as in cloaks
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
under the coverture of a raging snowstorm, the rebels undertook their surprise attack on the fortress
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Noun
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While invisibility cloaks are a gee-whiz application, metamaterials now offer real-world commercial applications such as new antenna technologies for mobile phones.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Dec. 2018
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The above-and-beyond production design and costumes are filled with both period-appropriate lushness and totally idiosyncratic touches, like sarcophagi that showcase the naked faces of the dead and several flowing gowns that resemble full-length veils.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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One through line between the films and the series are the headdresses, veils and hair jewelry.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Smoke from western wildfires shrouds downtown buildings with the Cheyenne Mountain in the background on August 12 in Colorado Springs.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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The plastic bodywork has been sharpened all around, too, with the tank shrouds now reaching the front forks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some dogs, such as Mushi, will like a crate filled with soft blankets and toys, but others may not—owners should work with whatever their dog prefers.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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This chic ottoman doubles as 35 gallons of storage for keeping extra throw blankets, board games, pillows, and more out of sight.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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At Cedaceros 9, this comes through in the staircase that becomes almost a sculpture, in kitchens conceived as adaptable systems that can shift and open depending on the moment, or in the wellness area softened by sheer curtains.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The interior designers incorporated a yellow Lulie Wallace fabric for the curtains (by Jeannine’s Draperies & Interiors), a cabbage ware plate wall, and throw pillows with patterns from Classic Cloth, John Robshaw Textiles, and Namay Samay.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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For the expedition cruises that take place on Crystal’s larger ships, the A&K expedition cruise guests will stay in Crystal Serenity’s Sapphire or Aquamarine Veranda Suites, each with its own private ocean-view veranda, and outfitted with fine linens by Jesurum of Venice and robes by Etro of Milan.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The TVs were removed (Wi-Fi remains), but Nespresso machines, plush robes, and heated bathroom floors were added.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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And when the hydration from masks, oils, and butters isn’t cutting it, there’s steaming, something curly hair girls already know very well, says Kiana Rae Brown, a curly hair specialist and owner of West Coast Curls Salon in Los Angeles.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Responding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Senate Bill 627 would prohibit law enforcement on the local, state and federal level from wearing masks that conceal their identity in the course of duty.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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At his family's home, window coverings were drawn and a pickup blocked access to the driveway.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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Laura Ashley is also collaborating with Brewers, a Royal Warrant holder, on other wall coverings that feature re-colored classics and current bestselling designs.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Covertures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covertures. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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