cowls

Definition of cowlsnext
plural of cowl

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Many are dressed as nazarenos, wearing tunics, capes or robes and a pointed hood.
    Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Filling the capes of the trio audiences watched grow up will be Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
    Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The inspector noticed a black substance inside the ice machine, dirty vent hoods and shelves and an employee without a hair restraint.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, the pointed hoods of nazarenos are inspired by clothes used to shame sinners during the Spanish Inquisition.
    Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • At the funeral for Pope Francis in April, Jill Biden, Queen Letizia of Spain, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Queen Rania of Jordan were among the high-profile royals and global dignitaries who wore mantillas with their mourning attire.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The equipment included high-caliber rifles, pistols, uniforms, boots, helmets, special rations, an electric generator, a satellite communications unit and at least 12,000 rounds of ammunition.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The logo didn’t change and the helmets are still black.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Atletico will transport their fans to 1930s Birmingham with a Garrison Tavern at the stadium — where the Shelby family meet in the show — a barbershop inspired by that period and flatcap-wearing actors distributing newspapers and berets to fans.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Accessories like berets and scarves popped in red tartan, while others wrapped bundled up in Burberry’s check.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The mantas are still spotted in May and October, but in fewer numbers.
    Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).
    Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The massage also uses traditional shawls and harmonic movements to free the body of stress from head to toe.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The towels and shawls are lightweight, gentle on the skin and absorbent.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Charlie Day helms Luigi, Jack Black is Bowser, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Keegan-Michael Key will play Toad.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Behind the camera, Berman and Pulcini direct the first two episodes, while Francesca Gregorini helms episodes three, six and seven, and Josephine Bornebusch takes on episodes four and five.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Cowls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowls. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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