as in clad
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as in clothed
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
robed the queen in her ceremonial garments
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Recent Examples of robed
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
Paula, similarly robed, figures that surely Sarah must have an explanation for breaking in.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robed
Adjective
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Today, this sophisticated, cosmopolitan center is not just for the sporty, Gore-tex clad crowd.—
Vivian Chung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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Movies, Lego sets, theme parks — all of these are just part of his overall-clad empire.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Scented steam rooms clad in amethyst tiles are a welcome prelude to transformational treatments by some of the best therapists in Athens (ask for Mara).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Another smartly dressed man appears, smiling, and guides us into a discreet anteroom.—
Caroline Law,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Macdonald, a business major at the University of Georgia at the time, came dressed in a full blue suit and tie.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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They were identically attired, in a dark suit and dark glasses.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Photos from airports reviewed by USA TODAY from the USA TODAY Network, Reuters and Getty Images taken during the holiday travel season showed that flyers were largely attired in outfits ranging from casual to business casual.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The standout element of the design was the asymmetric front placket in tonal suede, fastened with a row of covered buttons.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Yemen’s Houthis posted a video on social media depicting a ship on fire in what appears to be a veiled threat to Red Sea shipping as tensions in the Middle East escalate again.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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The My Body author donned a mustard-yellow trouser suit from Zara for her nuptials, pairing it with a black veiled hat.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ailsa Craig granite is so well-suited for curling that the Olympics have never used any other kind of granite in formal competition.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Tahini, sesame seed paste, is a nutritional powerhouse that’s well suited for Ramadan dishes.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Robed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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