How to Use in disguise in a Sentence

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Definition of in disguisenext
  • This time the Perc turned out to be fentanyl in disguise.
    — Katrice Hardy, Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The only catch: the helpers were USC students in disguise.
    — James Freeman, WSJ, 18 Nov. 2022
  • In this movie, during the Space Race the robots in disguise leave an artifact on the dark side of the moon.
    — Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2023
  • In this movie, during the Space Race the robots in disguise leave an artifact on the dark side of the moon.
    — Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Perhaps a note-to-self in disguise, but try not to get too attached to a certain brand.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
  • But also know that this will be a blessing in disguise.
    — The Astrotwins, ELLE, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The end of the relationship with Ex was a blessing in disguise.
    — Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2023
  • But falling down 23-0 in the first half of his return against the Rams became a blessing in disguise.
    — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Marie goes out for one test drive in disguise and comes back vomiting from the tightness of her corset.
    — K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2022
  • That, Raymond said, may have been a blessing in disguise.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 June 2024
  • Once again, Jordan comes to the rescue, albeit in disguise.
    — Alissa Simon, Variety, 18 June 2024
  • This could be a blessing in disguise for us as far as allowing his body to kind of heal from the first uptick of play as far as ramp up.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Plus, soaking in the tub while there’s a storm outside is so soothing that the weather felt like a blessing in disguise.
    — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 24 July 2024
  • There are stories of him going to premieres in disguise.
    — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Purdy insists that his long under-the-radar path has been a blessing in disguise.
    — Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Once Alyokhina left the apartment in disguise, a friend drove her to the Belarusian border.
    — Vulture, 11 May 2022
  • Freud then takes off his face, revealing himself to be Black Spy in disguise.
    — Gyasi Hall, Longreads, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Also, note that delays now could be a blessing in disguise!
    — Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
  • The time off for Garcia, in particular, might have been a blessing in disguise.
    — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The ample buffer platform at the bottom of the climbing wall is a blessing in disguise for the inevitable spills that will happen.
    — Chauntel Brusie, Parents, 7 June 2024
  • In mid-December, Paris Hilton took a trip to Disneyland in disguise.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Before the news of their relationship broke to the public, the two couples went out to a Halloween party in disguise.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
  • In the wake of these bank collapses, the small scale of Wisconsin's tech industry may be a blessing in disguise.
    — Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2023
  • This year, Princess Calla, presumed dead, enters the contest in disguise, with the intent to overthrow her uncle, King Kasa.
    — Michael Stillwell, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Rather than feeling doomed by the bad, Adib is determined to discover the blessings in disguise.
    — Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 11 June 2024
  • The same trio of singers returned to embody the duo of gods in disguise scheming to seduce the nymph Io — each of them seemingly running on a recharged battery.
    — Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 4 May 2023
  • The same trio of singers returned to embody the duo of gods in disguise scheming to seduce the nymph Io — each of them seemingly running on a recharged battery.
    — Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 4 May 2023
  • The film relentlessly torments him, so that may be a blessing in disguise.
    — Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Broadway plans were scuppered due to the pandemic, but Walsh wonders whether this was a blessing in disguise.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
  • But one mental health expert is warning that some common daily habits could be addictions in disguise.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024

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