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noun

ˈka-mə-ˌfläzh How to pronounce camouflage (audio)
Definition of camouflagenext
as in costume
clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate someone or something else the soldiers must wear protective jungle camouflage while on patrol

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verb

as in to disguise
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity camouflaged the military camp as a native village

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Recent Examples of camouflage
Noun
In many species, the pronotum extends over the body to form elaborate shapes that resemble thorns, buds, or other plant structures, providing excellent camouflage. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 Ukraine responded by retraining its models on new data, specifically images of equipment using the new camouflage patterns. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
Technology should strengthen the operating model, not camouflage its weaknesses. — Akolisa Ufodike, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The suits weren’t cut to heighten a man’s physique but rather to comfortably camouflage it. — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for camouflage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camouflage
  1. costume
  2. disguise
  3. mask
  4. conceal
  5. guise
  6. hide
Noun
  • Katy Rudd is set to direct with set and costume designs by Tony-winning Rob Howell (Matilda the Musical) and choreography from Ellen Kane.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • One of those people is costume designer Debra McGuire, who recently shared the intimate details of her brief collaboration with Parton in the 1990s.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of costume
Verb
  • As a way to get around the law, speakeasies were disguised as other business, such as bookstores, Bao said.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • John is then abducted by a group led by an alien named Antaan, who tells him about the Manhunters—ancient synthetic predecessors to the Green Lantern Corps capable of disguising themselves as other species.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of disguise
Noun
  • Anonymous English rock band mixes metalcore with electronica while performing in masks.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The excessive proliferation of totems and masks as decor is more closely associated with Beachcomber offshoots and descendants in the ’50s and ’60s.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of mask
Verb
  • Torres was then seen on camera concealing the money inside his black jacket before entering an employee restroom, according to the report.
    — Ana Maria Soler, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In practical terms, someone deliberately trying to conceal Claude's involvement could simply rewrite the output substantially.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of conceal
Noun
  • Throughout the weekend, Dudamel embraced the worlds of Hollywood, Latin music in many guises and old-fashioned rock.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With their traditional, legacy rivals — the Manchester clubs, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur — in various guises of transition, Arsenal are suddenly the team to beat and the Emirates is suddenly a library of sound; noise please.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of guise
Verb
  • Dress up your table for your next dinner party with these linen placemats, or hide away blankets, books, and other clutter in this coffee table with secret storage.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, the park’s makeup team constructed prosthetic eyelashes that hide a rice-sized LED light that hangs in front of the performer’s eyes.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Camouflage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camouflage. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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