as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
put on a convincing charade to keep her from knowing about the surprise party
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Recent Examples of charade
The winners in this charade are the for-profit permit holders who multiply the inherent value of free water into private corporate profits.
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Robert Knight, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
His representatives haven’t responded to a request for comment with regards to his charades skills.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
But doesn’t this whole charade still feel a bit beneath the Warriors?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
And most devastating of all, that the entire charade had been orchestrated by my mother.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Robert Knight, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
His representatives haven’t responded to a request for comment with regards to his charades skills.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
But doesn’t this whole charade still feel a bit beneath the Warriors?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
And most devastating of all, that the entire charade had been orchestrated by my mother.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charade
Noun
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Mayim Bialik made her Big Bang Theory debut on season 3 as Amy, a neurobiologist who joined the gang under the pretense of being a potential love match for Sheldon via an online dating site.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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This year, McVay avoided any pretense of suspense.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The most important stories of Jesus’ life, the Nativity and Passion, are etched into the basilica’s east and west facades.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The plan is for apartments that are smaller and lower-priced than at the two By Carrier buildings at Centre Square, and the facade of the Cornerstone will be different as well.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The events include raffles, giveaways and a halftime show.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Be sure to check out Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado’s newcomer’s guide to Sacramento’s LGBTQ bars, churches, drag shows and more.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Assuming the guise of an embittered and dissolute ex-agent, Leamas is set up to trap Mundt, the deputy director of the East German Intelligence Service, with himself as the bait.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lawrence’s two albums in his latest guise, Mozart Estate—Pop-Up!—
Simon Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
26 Nov. 2025
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The 20-year-old male suspect, a Chinese passport holder with the last name Zhang, attempted the act on a Cathay Pacific flight early Thursday and was reported to police, a Hong Kong Police Force spokesperson told NBC News by phone on Friday.—
Peter Guo,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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The act allows approved companies to receive refunds for Kentucky sales and use tax on various construction costs or equipment used in development and research.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
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Hadid started her recent Instagram carousel with a photo of herself striking a pose for a mirror selfie, wearing a metallic bikini top styled underneath a striped sweater and gray sweatpants.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Deep breathing kicked off the class, followed by modified poses.—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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And the leak to USA TODAY provides further evidence of the group’s careful masquerade, Tischauser, the SPLC researcher said.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Charade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charade. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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