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as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
he allowed himself to dine at fine restaurants all over the world under the guise of research for his book on international cuisine
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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
she felt as though she should be wearing some sort of Germanic guise, complete with dirndl, for the fall festival featuring traditional German food and drink
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as in mask
clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate someone or something else
he sneaked into the castle to rescue Ivanhoe in the guise of a priest coming to give Ivanhoe his last rites
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
hazing rituals may have the guise of harmless fun, but often the reality is serious physical abuse
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Recent Examples of guise
This speaks of its merit but also its constantly changing guise.
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024
Ultimately, the loose threads of Moore’s life story suggest the elusiveness of identity itself, the many guises and roles, affinities and ambitions, frustrated plans and contradictory goals of which a life is made—and the uncanny connections of intimate motives to the grand currents of history.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
Enough Pep for Most of Us There’s no point denying it: the Bronco Sport is less powerful than its bigger sibling, which, in its Raptor guise, makes 418 hp and 440 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
To elude law enforcement, the thieves have adopted the guise of delivery personnel, according to authorities.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024
Ultimately, the loose threads of Moore’s life story suggest the elusiveness of identity itself, the many guises and roles, affinities and ambitions, frustrated plans and contradictory goals of which a life is made—and the uncanny connections of intimate motives to the grand currents of history.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
Enough Pep for Most of Us There’s no point denying it: the Bronco Sport is less powerful than its bigger sibling, which, in its Raptor guise, makes 418 hp and 440 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
To elude law enforcement, the thieves have adopted the guise of delivery personnel, according to authorities.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guise
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Relationships can endure an awful lot, the play asserts, but not false intimacy—not the pretense of something that should be sacred.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Soka University Disturbingly, even while not issuing credit, many of these colleges and universities let students waive out of the introductory classes—giving the pretense of some benefit but with no loss of tuition revenue for the school.Paul Weinstein Jr., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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But no one should be surprised if Glaser name-checks her a few times, or possibly takes the stage at some point wearing an Eras Tour costume.Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
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Clarke: With the 1800s, with the costumes and the sets you were immediately transported.Megan Vick, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
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This mud mask cleanses and gently clears out pores (no harsh exfoliating here), while also moisturizing for skin that’s softer and more radiant.Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Pair it with earbuds, a cooling blanket, sleep masks and other sleep accessories for the perfect night’s sleep.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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However, the purpose of the coenzyme is not just the appearance of eternal youth.Essence, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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The host was greeted by Ludwig's husband, Jason, and her kids, Savannah and Audrey, after co-host Savannah Guthrie brought the family to surprise Kotb eight years after their original appearance on the show.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Smith’s Bar and Restaurant Image For 70 years, a red-and-green neon extravaganza shone out from the corner facade of Smith’s Bar at 44th Street and Eighth Avenue, on a once seedy strip of Hell’s Kitchen.John Freeman Gill, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The earthquake of 2023 finally brought down what was left of the regime’s facade.Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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In their colorful garb, participants move to the sounds of drums and loud music meant to both honor the ancestors and scare away lingering spirits.Sasha C. Wells / Made by History, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Her job is often limited in scope: helping a new arrival find prison garb that fits, or working with the healthcare services team to remind patients to take their medicine or attend an upcoming medical appointment.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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These spots are believed to serve as a form of camouflage or to deter predators by mimicking the appearance of larger eyes.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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This is especially good for those dealing with hyperpigmentation as the tint may offer some cosmetic camouflage and also protect against worsening hyperpigmentation from blue light exposure.Shani Hillian, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the face of political opposition, Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel waged a public relations campaign to win over skeptics.Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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For her recreation, Roan maintained the integrity of the source material, bravely committing to the bit as purple icy sludge sails into view from off camera and splashes her in the face.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Guise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guise. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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