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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This may be a financial burden masquerading as an opportunity.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
To start, they’ve been masquerading as a vegetable when they are actually classified as botanical fruits.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2026
“This is a fight about vibes and personalities masquerading as a policy dispute,” said Michael Horowitz, a former Defense Department official who worked on AI policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
Justina, 45, from Cardiff, opened her restaurant about a year ago and said she had noticed an "overwhelming presence of chain restaurants, sometimes masquerading as independents" on delivery apps.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026
A Nazi agent masquerading as a French Resistance courier.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
