as in shroud
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
under the veil of descending darkness the thieves began their operation
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
a thicket of bushes veils the private beach from the road
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as in to shroud
to surround or cover closely
morning fog veiled the fields
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Recent Examples of veil
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 11 July 2025
The Broad Museum with its concrete veil is certainly striking.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Noun
According to the actress, Lauren had visions for an even longer veil.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 11 July 2025
The Broad Museum with its concrete veil is certainly striking.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
Lulu says Costco is intentionally confusing shoppers by slapping its Kirkland brand on clothes that are thinly veiled copies of much more expensive Lulu items.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veil
Noun
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The body of one of the girls is covered in a shroud made of satin and lace.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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The mummy was wrapped in a shroud a few feet below the tree trunk.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Hiding your number conceals it from everyone, including friends, family, and coworkers who have your number saved on their device, so there is a chance the call might go unanswered.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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These methods conceal the user’s real card number and give the payment network control over spending caps, merchant lists and transaction permissions.—
Darko Pavic,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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As guests arrived, they were treated to tote bags filled with various goodies, including fresh baguettes wrapped in personalized tissue paper designed by Mariee Ami's vice president of graphic design, Mary Baugh, who was behind all of the wedding artwork.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Open up the panels for a cooler, roomier feel, or layer in more blankets and wrap it up tight on chillier nights.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
Noun
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But in practice, the race for chair has not stopped some party players’ tactics from veering into the cloak and dagger.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Two actors hired to do Spartacus-style cosplay in velvet cloaks fell from their posts in the heat.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The bottom line is that knowing how to get rich and wanting wealth isn’t something to hide.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Zakrzewski bought a machete during his lunch break, took it home and sharpened it before hiding it and a crowbar, according to court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The vibrant yet retro theme envelops the club, creating an inviting environment for all.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Speaking of, Hourglass’s Phantom Balm delivers similar a vibrant and long-lasting color payoff, enveloping the lips in a head-turning shine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 July 2025
Verb
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By the time of totality at 3:20 p.m., dense clouds obscured the view, with an eerie darkness and a golden horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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He was either shrouded in haze (the gasps of the fog machine eventually became indistinguishable from the vapor being collectively exhaled by the crowd) or obscured by low-angle backlighting.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Umbrellas are on the list of items not allowed (and same with blankets).—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Earlier this month, the president announced plans to raise the tariff rate on many Canadian imports from 25% to 35% and impose a blanket 15% to 20% duty on most other countries, up from 10%.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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“Veil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veil. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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