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
Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Expansive bathrooms are outfitted with Italian marble flooring, Boca Terry robes, and Seed to Skin bath amenities.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Consider filling in the gaps with some light profiteroles, robed in dark chocolate sauce at the table.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
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Noun
At the Milan Cortina Games, Mongolian athletes will wear cashmere ceremonial deels — traditional tunics or robes — with silk trimmings to honor the past and present.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Expansive bathrooms are outfitted with Italian marble flooring, Boca Terry robes, and Seed to Skin bath amenities.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Consider filling in the gaps with some light profiteroles, robed in dark chocolate sauce at the table.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robe
Noun
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The bonnet-and-cloak outfit was largely inspired by a can of Old Dutch cleaning solution.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Priests with brown cloaks and long hoods walked through it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One of The Kid’s classmates slipped through an inflatable ring in my pool, and her mom had to jump in, fully clothed, after her, but that near mishap only seemed to bring our group closer together.—
Jen Wang,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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One Friday afternoon, Villaverde pulled up to the Metro Compton Station on her yellow Urtopia clad in a black helmet and reflective vest.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At the last minute, Hannah decided to add a veil.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Newspaper archives show couples wearing their finest attire, brides wearing veils cascading down their full-length gowns and others wearing red or pink in a nod to Valentine’s Day.—
Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Scherr was dressed out, but sat on the bench with what appeared to be a brace for support for her back.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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From cozy sweater dresses that feel comfortable enough for long travel days to polished maxi dresses that work for dinners and special occasions, winter-friendly silhouettes make getting dressed on the road refreshingly easy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Madelyn Cline wore a semi-sheer Christopher Esber gown to the 2026 NFL Honors.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Lopez made a huge splash at the 2000 show, rocking this risqué Versace gown that legendarily led to the launch of Google Images.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Donning facial hair, bowler hats and narrow ties, a group of women costumed as men appear to pay court to the woman seated in the center of this photo, taken about 1905.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The leading actor sourced and supplied personal pieces for both projects, and approaches costuming as a shorthand into showcasing his characters’ personality.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Inmates were served oatmeal and frozen meals, and employees were told to give them just one blanket, multiple sources said.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Since quilts are beautiful pieces of art, designers have taken to displaying these gorgeous blankets in their home designs.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robe. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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