1
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
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
While Inside Out 2 took the mantle from Barbie as a female-centric megahit, overall industry progress on gender equity continued to stall in 2024.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
All three are at risk: The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists Yucatán black howlers and Mexican howlers as endangered, and mantled howlers as vulnerable.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Noun
After an undefeated Grand Prix season, and taking the mantle as America’s best with a gold at the U.S. championships, Glenn looked mortal Wednesday in Boston.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
While Inside Out 2 took the mantle from Barbie as a female-centric megahit, overall industry progress on gender equity continued to stall in 2024.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
The home’s front entry is cloistered with native plantings that also mantle the grounds: ‘Ohi’a lehua, Koa, Puakenikeni, ‘A’ali’i, and Alahe’e.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
All three are at risk: The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists Yucatán black howlers and Mexican howlers as endangered, and mantled howlers as vulnerable.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantle
Noun
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Toward the bottom, there’s a strange and tiny figure in a dark cloak, walking.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Front Man sheds his Player 001 tracksuit and trades it for his signature black cloak and mask.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The dawn light drew a silver veil over this land of unnerving beauty, reminding me of paintings by Caspar David Friedrich and William Blake.—
Chloe Berge,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Tulle Top Christopher Esber’s T-shirt is unlike any other it is draped with a veil of silky texture.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Production has officially wrapped on Dead Letters, the debut feature film from writer-director David Drake.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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How to Store Whole Artichokes in a Bag Store artichokes loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a week or two.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Other highlights include the cape Bela Lugosi wore in the 1948 horror comedy film Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, costumes from The Wizard of Oz andoriginal concept art from Blade Runner and Total Recall.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Abdi was the first model down the runway, wearing a dramatic leopard-print cape: Bright bursts of color in sharp relief to the hall’s inky shadows.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Before Lavin’s death shrouds the season’s homestretch in grief, the best dramatic beats come from Bomer, whose character gets some sweet scenes with a closeted young Mormon and one solid episode featuring Billie Lourd as Jerry’s long-estranged daughter.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Scientists have known since the 1990s that complex processes taking place in Earth's atmosphere because of climate change could reduce the density of the upper layers of the planet's gaseous shroud.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The first spritz envelops you in pistachio, which then unfolds into a nutty, herbal, and deliciously sweet aroma.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lush Pierre Frey wallpaper envelops the powder room, while a pleated Decors Barbares sink skirt adds a romantic, textural contrast.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The expansive tented suites feature large decks overlooking the valley, private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and tactile interiors enclosed by screen doors, allowing the sounds of the wild to lull guests to sleep.—
Julia Eskins,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
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There are plans for a third building that will stretch between Hamlin and Ridgeway that will more fully enclose the complex’s courtyard.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Also, what about comforters, blankets, and wrestling those bed skirts and slip covers off?—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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