guise
Example Sentences
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Spoon-feeding this critical bit of dialogue early in the film allows Barker to heap as much violence, trauma and tropes onto Nikki’s character as possible, under the guise of thematic callbacks.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
The videos are often posted on social media under the guise of giving dating advice to other men online.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
“I will not allow any corporation to sell harmful, toxic materials to consumers at a premium price under the guise of wellness and sustainability,” he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
College alumni established booster clubs to recruit athletes under the guise of “name, image and likeness,” or NIL, endorsement deals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
She would be lonely and prey for people who sought to undermine her under the guise of being her friends.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing guise
Warm-up, List 1
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