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
Trump can bring more transparency and personal involvement into the peace-making process, which up until now has been a charade and essentially ignored by the White House.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Trump Signs Executive Orders In Front Of Supporters At Capital One Arena
By James Taylor
president of the Heartland Institute
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In an executive order signed just hours after his inauguration, President Donald Trump put an end to the charade known as the Paris climate agreement.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Jimmy Butler saga moves from suspension to charade in return
Insurance cost increases in Florida have outpaced inflation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2025
As expected, Jod/Silvo doesn't hurt anybody at the start of the episode, instead choosing to keep his charade going and visit the Supervisor before making a move on At Attin.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Trump Signs Executive Orders In Front Of Supporters At Capital One Arena
By James Taylor
president of the Heartland Institute
8
In an executive order signed just hours after his inauguration, President Donald Trump put an end to the charade known as the Paris climate agreement.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Jimmy Butler saga moves from suspension to charade in return
Insurance cost increases in Florida have outpaced inflation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2025
As expected, Jod/Silvo doesn't hurt anybody at the start of the episode, instead choosing to keep his charade going and visit the Supervisor before making a move on At Attin.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charade
Noun
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Lottie’s wellness cult is no more, although an incriminating video tape gives the adults at least some pretense of narrative tension.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
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During this and other trials, Chase abandoned all pretense of impartiality, openly siding with federal prosecutors.—
Marianne Holdzkom,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Outline natural stone Johnston adds visual interest to a neutral facade.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, this page, which mirrored the company’s reset page, was a facade set up by cybercriminals.—
Maxwell Alles,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The entrepreneur rose to fame as an executive producer and star of the Netflix reality show that showcased affluent Asians in Southern California.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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And be sure to check out my latest streaming guide for all the other shows and movies out this weekend.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In its stock guise, the Dark Horse is capable of 0 to 60mph in 3.7 seconds and covers the quarter mile in 12 seconds at 118.4mph.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to certain cosmologies, their souls take on the guise of marine creatures—an idea that struck me as strangely comforting.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Best Music Film: A Competitive Race The Best Music Film category has honored a mix of living legends and modern acts in recent years.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The band then became the first act to debut at No. 1 with its first six chart entries in the nearly 69-year history of the chart.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Child's Pose Stretch Child's pose (also known as kneeling back extension) stretches muscles at the top of the pelvis and along the spine:2 Begin on your hands and knees.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Stay here or deepen the pose by folding your torso toward the floor—this will stretch hip flexors and glutes even more.—
Danielle Zickl,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Krewes also host masquerade balls, which include kings and queens.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Everything about Sebastien had been a deceit, a masquerade.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Charade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charade. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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