as in cloaks
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 clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
robed the queen in her ceremonial garments
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Recent Examples of robes
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Porch goose owners are known for going all out, especially around the holidays, with tiny raincoats, Santa robes, itsy-bitsy bikinis, graduation caps, bunny ears, and more.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
In a set of photos that's sweeping the internet, Pope Leo was well and truly seen in a pair of Nike sneakers, paired with his traditional, priestly robes.
—Chiara Da Col, Vanity Fair, 9 May 2026
Dressed in traditional brown robes, plain shoes and gloves designed to mimic human hands, the machine stood before a panel of Buddhist monks to commit itself to the faith.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The Duke of Kent was dressed for the occasion in official robes, and used a wheelchair at some points, but was also seen walking unaided behind the King at an earlier point in the ceremony.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
The robot, named Gabi, stood 130 centimeters tall and was dressed in traditional brown Buddhist robes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
TikTok followers watched along as Jessica Kayll, who designs colorful silk robes, finished painting her dress in the days leading up to the gala.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
People seem to interpret Vader stepping on Kenobi’s robes as Vader being surprised this happened.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Bathrooms are fashioned with rain showers; thick, white waffle-like terry cloth robes; soaking tubs equipped with bath salts by Lather; ultra-speedy Dyson supersonic hair dryers; and high-tech, motion sensor Toto toilets that illuminate, open, and oscillate seemingly like magic.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Porch goose owners are known for going all out, especially around the holidays, with tiny raincoats, Santa robes, itsy-bitsy bikinis, graduation caps, bunny ears, and more.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
In a set of photos that's sweeping the internet, Pope Leo was well and truly seen in a pair of Nike sneakers, paired with his traditional, priestly robes.
—Chiara Da Col, Vanity Fair, 9 May 2026
Dressed in traditional brown robes, plain shoes and gloves designed to mimic human hands, the machine stood before a panel of Buddhist monks to commit itself to the faith.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The Duke of Kent was dressed for the occasion in official robes, and used a wheelchair at some points, but was also seen walking unaided behind the King at an earlier point in the ceremony.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
The robot, named Gabi, stood 130 centimeters tall and was dressed in traditional brown Buddhist robes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
TikTok followers watched along as Jessica Kayll, who designs colorful silk robes, finished painting her dress in the days leading up to the gala.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
People seem to interpret Vader stepping on Kenobi’s robes as Vader being surprised this happened.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Verb
Guests can relax post-shower (or post-tub) in Guayabera robes custom-made by Dos Carolinas, and enjoy treats from the Ice Box, including local beer, farmers market provisions, and the makings for the world's best margarita.
—Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robes
Noun
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Maybe Miller realized that six seasons’ worth of red cloaks, white bonnets, and ritualized torture was more than enough.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The veils of the universe have thinned.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The veils of the universe have thinned.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Alix Earle dresses in a red mini dress for NYLON's Miami Race Week residency at Miami Grand Prix 2026, presented by Mini USA, on April 29.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did the generations of guests before them.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Lawn chairs or blankets for sitting are encouraged.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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Rather than heavy, heat-locking winter bedding, switch out your sheets and blankets for lighter, more breathable bedding in the summer.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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“Robes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robes. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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