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as in concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
shrouded the fact that the child had been adopted
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as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the smog shrouded our aerial view of the city
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as in wrapped
to surround or cover closely
during rainy season the summit of the mountain is shrouded in mist
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Recent Examples of shrouded
Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
But these journeys are shrouded in mystery.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
As always, a bespoke Beyoncé performance is shrouded in mystery.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
The origins of Stonehenge are shrouded in mystery, but it was built to align with the sun on solstice days.
—Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
Details about the missile are shrouded in mystery, and Raytheon officials referred questions on the matter to the Army.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Secrecy has shrouded the project since it was first publicly mentioned by the Department of Defense in April 2022, two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as part of a package of military aid that was being rushed to the beleaguered country.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Secrecy has shrouded Phoenix Ghost since the project was first publicly mentioned by the Department of Defense in April 2022, two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as part of a package of military aid that was being rushed to the beleaguered country.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Uncertainty shrouded every step of Ball’s recovery.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
His dark, rotting character, shrouded in shadow and amplified by an eerie soundtrack, is both terrifying and seductive.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
But these journeys are shrouded in mystery.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
As always, a bespoke Beyoncé performance is shrouded in mystery.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
The origins of Stonehenge are shrouded in mystery, but it was built to align with the sun on solstice days.
—Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
Details about the missile are shrouded in mystery, and Raytheon officials referred questions on the matter to the Army.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Secrecy has shrouded the project since it was first publicly mentioned by the Department of Defense in April 2022, two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as part of a package of military aid that was being rushed to the beleaguered country.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Secrecy has shrouded Phoenix Ghost since the project was first publicly mentioned by the Department of Defense in April 2022, two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as part of a package of military aid that was being rushed to the beleaguered country.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Uncertainty shrouded every step of Ball’s recovery.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrouded
Verb
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.—
James Palmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
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Upload another holiday album full of pictures where her left hand is hidden or obscured.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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But it has been largely obscured by the perpetual closeness of statewide elections here, and the fact that Democrats have been winning them more often than losing them.—
Craig Gilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The nearby dining area rests alongside a gourmet kitchen enveloped in walnut cabinetry.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Dec. 2024
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Since then, the Adams administration has been enveloped by a series of searches and seizures from investigators, leading to the resignations of top officials, including his police commissioner, schools chancellor, multiple deputy mayors and his director of Asian affairs.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Center for Jewish Nonviolence provided NPR video filmed by the activists that night showing the masked settlers attacking them in the same area.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2025
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The main reason the masked vigilante, notably portrayed by Ben Affleck and Charlie Cox, hasn't joined the team comes from the comics, in which the character is often depicted as reluctant to join any team.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Drugs administered by doctors such as oncologists or rheumatologists are paid by another Medicare program, called Part B and aren't covered by the cap.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Those subsidies became more generous under the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021 to ensure more Americans were covered during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Think tender, aromatic vegetables enclosed in cheesy layers with a jammy, flavorful tomato sauce.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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The exterior of the Hudson's tower is now mostly, although not entirely, enclosed with glass.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The initial impression of prestige clouded critical considerations like fit, costs and expertise needed to address your challenges.—
Shanna Apitz,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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From my own personal trauma and experiences hearing false accusations about him all the time clouded my judgement and got the best of me.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Unregulated and marked by , this shadowy industry faces growing scrutiny over both ethical issues and public health risks.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Blackmailed by a shadowy figure, Lazarus, she’s forced by Lazarus to punish other rapists who have not been brought to justice.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Shrouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrouded. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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