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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Formed just months after the end of the Civil War by six former Confederate officers, the Klan originally seemed more like a college fraternity with ceremonial robes and odd titles for its officers.
—Fernanda Figueroa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
Jesus, robed in blue, stands just left of center with his disciples in an open piazza, a temple in the background.
—Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025
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Noun
She is also called Byakue Kannon, in reference to her white robe, which is also the name of a similar tall Kannon in Takasaki that is 137 feet (41 meters) tall.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Formed just months after the end of the Civil War by six former Confederate officers, the Klan originally seemed more like a college fraternity with ceremonial robes and odd titles for its officers.
—Fernanda Figueroa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Attendees were robed in red, white and blue, as well as Army, Navy and Air Force attire.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
Jesus, robed in blue, stands just left of center with his disciples in an open piazza, a temple in the background.
—Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robe
Noun
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While scientists have long understood the importance of this cloak, one aspect of its biology has remained deeply puzzling.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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At other times, the cloak reads as an exterior, modulated, flowing sculptural layer—almost like a cloud that envelops the building, as with the Luma Tower in Arles, France.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Or shouted down a guest speaker with different opinions while clad in Crocs and a hoodie?—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the intimate snapshot, Steinfeld, clad in a bump-baring striped shirt and sweat shorts, peers at Allen over her mug.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her dance of the seven veils is sexy typing.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The girl's mother said he was dressed in all black and wearing a ski mask with only his eyes showing.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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How should tourists dress in Paris?—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 39 members of the group were discovered lying on their backs and covered by purple shrouds.—
Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
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He had been released by the Philadelphia Phillies in February amid a shroud of controversy regarding his relationship with manager Rob Thomson and others in the organization.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Though Prince Harry's ESPY award was plagued by a bit of controversy, Meghan still hit the red carpet in July 2024 to support her husband in style, opting for a slinky white halter gown by Oscar de la Renta.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The actress also donned a navy Di Petsa gown for the afterparty.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The pictures capture thirty years of evolving set design and costuming in Technicolor—or rather, a gaudier and more hallucinogenic version of it.—
Bryan Barcena,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Beds are topped with Icelandic wool blankets in the guest rooms, and plenty of light bleeds in through the large windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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When his team returned to the deep-sea site, however, its brilliant colors were smothered under a blanket of fluffy gray scum.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robe. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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