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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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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
Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
But his very able and visionary wife, Giuditta, and son Alberto picked up the mantle, determined not only to save the winery but to preserve Lanci’s memory.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Gain the Slap effect (short-term unlimited Energy regen) upon mantling, hurdling, and wall jumping.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In keeping with the wellness-first atmosphere, the bathrooms are true sanctuaries carved from limestone and slate, with custom products infused with local lemon, lady’s mantle, and edelweiss.
—Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
But his very able and visionary wife, Giuditta, and son Alberto picked up the mantle, determined not only to save the winery but to preserve Lanci’s memory.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
However, pyroclastic flow deposits mantle the valleys around the volcano.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Gain the Slap effect (short-term unlimited Energy regen) upon mantling, hurdling, and wall jumping.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantle
Noun
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Women in black cloaks with their faces and hands covered in line with their religious faith waited in the rain for limited amounts of food to be dispersed.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2026
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The campaign included guerrilla marketing tactics throughout Seoul, with individuals in black cloaks branded with the album logo appearing in districts like Gangnam, Seongsu, and Hongdae.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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The veil was shredded, the illusion was shattered.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Somehow, nine seasons of strangers finding love behind the veil of the pods have already passed and season 10 of Love Is Blind is upon us!—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Production is underway in Los Angeles and is slated to wrap during the second week of February.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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These naysayers imply that Boca is wrapped in some sort of grand conspiracy because the city considers, subject to public vote, a new source of additional revenue measuring in the billions of dollars while improving our downtown.—
Marc Wigder,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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For the outing, the Netherlands’ queen consort wore a coordinated dress and cape in a shade of gray by French designer Vanessa Seward.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Queen Latifah appeared regal in flowing black gown layered with a sheer cape, styled with bold gold statement jewelry.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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One man is covered with a bloody white shroud inside a body bag.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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The opposition needs to offer a credible safe exit for these regime insiders, convincing them that the Islamic Republic is no longer their shield, but their shroud.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even stranger, the negative space between the stars had flipped to positive, forming a soft, almost palpable blackness that embraced the stars and reached all the way to Earth, enveloping it and me in the same intergalactic blanket.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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The flowers, hand cut from Spanish cotton lace, appear to float over the crinoline enveloping the tail.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The owner’s deck aft is arranged around a flexible bar and versatile dining area that can be fully enclosed via sliding glass doors.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Think linen or cotton curtains, throw pillows and blankets, and natural rugs.—
Erica Puisis,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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Grab some snacks and a warm blanket, and jump into Entertainment Weekly’s picks for the best miniseries streaming on Hulu.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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