masquerade
noun
a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
masquerading
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present participleof masquerade.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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To say these are press releases masquerading as lawsuits does not convey how weak these cases legally are.
From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2026
Hunter Schafer plays Yeoh’s partner, a human masquerading as a replicant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
I hadn’t learned yet that I was a Type A person masquerading as Type B. The disguise began to fray almost immediately.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Their stories were safe and strategic— humblebrags masquerading as embarrassment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
A friend who was in the class said the teacher was just a wild-haired disorganized person masquerading as a wild-haired creative person.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
