in disguise
idiom
1
: wearing a disguise
I've heard that she sometimes travels around the country in disguise.
2
: made to look like something else : presented as another thing
He says that the new fee is really just a tax increase in disguise.
Examples of in disguise in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Their isolation ended up being a blessing in disguise.
—
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 June 2024
Sol eventually came to, with Osha — or perhaps Mae in disguise — relaying that Mae had left.
—Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 25 June 2024
Once again, Jordan comes to the rescue, albeit in disguise.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 18 June 2024
Dodgers Plaschke: Dodgers’ Pride Night feels like a rainbow of love
June 16, 2023
All three sisters agree that the events of last year ended up being a blessing in disguise.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for in disguise 
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 June 2024
Sol eventually came to, with Osha — or perhaps Mae in disguise — relaying that Mae had left.
—Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 25 June 2024
Once again, Jordan comes to the rescue, albeit in disguise.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 18 June 2024
Dodgers Plaschke: Dodgers’ Pride Night feels like a rainbow of love
June 16, 2023
All three sisters agree that the events of last year ended up being a blessing in disguise.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for in disguise
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'in disguise.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near in disguise
Cite this Entry
“In disguise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20disguise. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share