as in cloak
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
with the coming of spring the hills will once again don their robes of green
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
robed the queen in her ceremonial garments
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Recent Examples of robe
Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Each bathroom is outfit with a steam shower and plush, luscious robes.
—Elisa Nelson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
Leila Sackur, NBC News, 6 May 2023
The dress and robe the Queen wore at her coronation will be displayed.
—Emily Burack, Town & Country, 12 May 2022
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Noun
His brown hair was made of cinnamon, his white robe crushed rice and the blue background was finely cut statice flower that had been trimmed with small scissors.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Each bathroom is outfit with a steam shower and plush, luscious robes.
—Elisa Nelson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
The sword was just one of the royal symbols given to the monarch during the investiture, when the sovereign is robed and presented with a number of symbolic ornaments.
—Leila Sackur, NBC News, 6 May 2023
The dress and robe the Queen wore at her coronation will be displayed.
—Emily Burack, Town & Country, 12 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robe
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The pieces on display vary from dark cloaks to Rick Owens–inspired lunar boots to one fat-ass matte black biker helmet.Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
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For an offshore man of mystery and ill repute, a diplomatic post is a protective cloak that brings with it varying degrees of immunity, not to mention an alternative passport to travel and transact with; a new identity untethered from the past; and a noble (honorable, even) foil.Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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By the time Post Malone came on stage and knocked out his high-energy, crowd-pleasing set while clad in a Luke Combs T-shirt and cutoff jorts, the air was dry and cool.Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
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The interior, clad with carbon-fiber extras, has the seats and dashboard both swathed in dark-brown leather.Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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Mars clouds have wispy features, more like a gauzy veil than a fluffy sheep.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Alas, the clouds soon gathered, casting their veil over the moon, obscuring it from sight.Brett Tingley, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Schools and residential buildings have also gone cold — with residents told to dress warmly or gather firewood from nearby forests.Charles Maynes, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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When superstar singer Taylor Swift arrived at last year’s Wild Card game between the Chiefs and Dolphins, she was dressed for the bitter cold while also showing support for boyfriend Travis Kelce.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Shrouds David Cronenberg’s body horror flick stars Vincent Cassel as Karsh, a businessman overwhelmed with grief at the death of his wife who builds a device — a high-tech shroud — to watch her body decompose in real-time.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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The 20th century saw the shrouds surrounding the mysteries of science and creation being pulled back to reveal a universe of incredible, awe-inspiring wonder.Ken Bridges, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
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Reflecting on costuming the film, Phillips says working on the project was unlike any other she’s done so far.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Titular characters are further developed too when costuming matches who someone presents themself as.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
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Guests may carry in blankets (without zippers or compartments), draped over their shoulder during the security screening process.Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Rather than being divided, social media is operating like a comfort blanket, a way to connect via the medium of memes, reduce stress, and find solace.Callum Booth, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Here, see how stars like Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña and more attired themselves for the 2025 Golden Globes after-parties.Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ladling the baked beans was retiree Terry Heller, of Rochester Hills, attired in a Detroit Lions pullover.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robe. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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