adjective
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disguised or covered by or as if by a mask
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botany another word for personate 2
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Etymology
Origin of masked
Example Sentences
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Masked pair climb Empire State spire, hang peace banner.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
On my tour, no performer better represented the blurred line between theater and street life than the Duchess of Argyle, a.k.a. the Mysterious Masked Lady of Hollywoodland, a.k.a.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided Complete Autowash on a chilly Tuesday morning in January 2025, eight days after President Trump’s second inauguration.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Masked immigration agents started banging on their windows.
From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026
He was called the Masked One, for the unearthly silver mask he wore to scare the hell out of his enemies.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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