Facade
Facade noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.
Usage example: his interest in acting is just a facade—he joined the drama club to meet girls
Masquerade is a synonym for facade in show topic. In some cases you can use "Masquerade" instead a noun "Facade".
Masquerade
Masquerade noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.
Usage example: although she was deeply bored, she maintained a masquerade of polite interest as her guest droned on
Facade is a synonym for masquerade in pretence topic. You can use "Facade" instead a noun "Masquerade", if it concerns topics such as disguise.
Nearby Words: masqueraded, masquerading
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Both words in one sentence
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Masquerade: The Nozama Pharmacy is covering up the existence of the Amazons, hence why the group are called the Pest Exterminators and carry that facade.
Source: Series / Kamen Rider Amazons -
In a show (or other medium) where the Masquerade is of significant importance (and when is it not?), the Mentor Mascot will simultaneously be the strictest enforcer and the greatest threat to said facade, since talking animals are usually not normal.
Source: Mentor Mascot
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