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as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
a long black velvet mantle
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2
as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
the mantle of secrecy that surrounds the operations of the organization's hierarchy
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
early-morning fog mantled the fields along the river
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Recent Examples of mantle
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Pony Bead Pumpkins Ideal for the autumnal season, this adorable and straightforward seasonal craft uses pipe cleaners and beads to create three-dimensional pumpkins perfect for displaying on the mantle or your Thanksgiving tablescape.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind the game didn’t even have mantling for a while.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
That’s because during the planet’s formation about 4.5 billion years ago, some of the ruthenium that is locked inside Earth’s core originated from a different source than the small amount found in the mantle today.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Pony Bead Pumpkins Ideal for the autumnal season, this adorable and straightforward seasonal craft uses pipe cleaners and beads to create three-dimensional pumpkins perfect for displaying on the mantle or your Thanksgiving tablescape.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Verb
Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set Brighten up your bookshelf, desk, or mantle with this artificial succulent set, designed for adult builders.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind the game didn’t even have mantling for a while.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantle
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Six Runners will be available at launch, yet the recent alpha only featured four: Locus (a tanky soldier type), Glitch (a hacker who can disrupt entire teams), Void (a sneaky character with camo cloak and other tricks), and Blackbird (a scout who can reveal where nearby Runners are).—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
9 June 2025
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For a car like the Alpine A110, which doesn’t have to set speed records, the trade-offs are less acute, which is perhaps why de Meo told Autocar that the A110 EV (pictured above under a cloak) would actually be lighter.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Though Smart was forced to wear a veil over her face, the couple recognized Mitchell from a composite sketch shared on America’s Most Wanted.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The alarming decline in Black student enrollment these last two years coupled with the dismantling of support programs, open a veil to what’s ahead: a devastating setback in economic mobility and progress for Black communities.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The cost of pharmaceuticals has become prohibitive to patients and providers like hospitals, and the huge cost of advertising is wrapped into those costs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Compression: Another way to keep the swelling and inflammation is wrapping your calf.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The star completed her look with a black leather jacket and strappy black heels. 12 of 15 Lucy Liu In N.Y.C., Lucy Liu attended the Rosemead premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival in a black ballgown with white floral embellishments and a matching sheer cape.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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No Superman cape for Tyrese Haliburton to put on like in Game 1.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
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For a crop of ambitious Democrats, the shroud of secrecy surrounding former President Joe Biden’s health has become an opportunity to break with party leadership.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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One of her sons, 11-year-old Yusuf, his head heavily bandaged, screamed in grief as the shroud of his younger sibling was parted to show his face.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Meticulously designed, the impressive home is set on a secluded estate enveloped by exquisite gardens, concealed from public view to ensure total privacy.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Though the two shows are quite distinct, Wilford, who is curating her final show for MoCA after moving to the Memphis Art Museum in January, hopes viewers will be able to envelop themselves in each.—
DOUGLAS MARKOWITZ,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Towering limestone cliffs enclose the cove, creating a striking setting ideal for snorkeling, diving, or simply enjoying a peaceful escape in nature.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The house is a modest one-and-a-half-story Cape set on pilings with a crawl space enclosed by boards, built of native spruce and pine lumber that Mark and Fraser cut from the nearby islands.—
Robert Finch
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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For a bonus blanket kick, yearning K-drama, check out Something in the Rain.—
Leesa Cross-Smith,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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The story follows a boy who’s just become a big brother, and he’s sent out into the world to gather feathers for his baby sister’s blanket.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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