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as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
a long black velvet mantle
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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
the mantle of secrecy that surrounds the operations of the organization's hierarchy
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
early-morning fog mantled the fields along the river
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Recent Examples of mantle
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
That’s neither condescension nor criticism: George Lucas created a swashbuckling fairy tale set in space, and its mantle has been taken up by successive generations of filmmakers who encountered it at a formative age.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
Even as blue skies return, flood-weary farmers in the San Joaquin Valley have only to look east, to the towering Sierra mantled in snow, to know there is worse to come.
—Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2023
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Noun
Consider velvet blue bows on your tree or mantle paired with gold stars for a festive Hanukkah twist on a Christmas favorite.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
That’s neither condescension nor criticism: George Lucas created a swashbuckling fairy tale set in space, and its mantle has been taken up by successive generations of filmmakers who encountered it at a formative age.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
All three are at risk: The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists Yucatán black howlers and Mexican howlers as endangered, and mantled howlers as vulnerable.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
Even as blue skies return, flood-weary farmers in the San Joaquin Valley have only to look east, to the towering Sierra mantled in snow, to know there is worse to come.
—Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2023
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And the gentlest of hands picked it up and tucked it into the manger straw, and tucked the baby in beside it, and covered them both with the cloak.Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the faithful hold it, La Virgen imprinted herself on the Nahua man Juan Diego’s cloak, or tilma, by way of out-of-season roses.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The brides are switched because their wedding veils conceal their identity, one of them hidden and the other deliberately hiding.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
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Her clothing is all unmemorable shades of beige, gray, and cream, but her daintily white hair is cut into a bob that suggests a Tudor-era gable hood or a nun’s veil.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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The bodies were wrapped in shrouds, with blue press vests draped over them.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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They’re often stuffed with either shrimp or pork, wrapped in banana leaf to prevent them from sticking to one another, and thrown into a steamer.Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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This marks a fresh chapter for the franchise, with Henry Cavill stepping away from the titular role and officially passing on the cape.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Her slim-fitting sleeveless gown was paired with a sheer metallic cape.Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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With the world paused, Kaci started to remove her shroud of silence.Rebecca Collins Jordan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Its neutral all-black design, stylish heatsinks, and shrouds ooze premium vibes and will look great in most build themes.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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Entering them feels like walking into a warm, cigar-like jewel box, enveloped by soft carpeting, plush textures, and eclectic, colorful decorative objects.Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Heavenly aromas of ripe black fruits, pencil lead, mocha, and cigar box draw you in to the glass for ethereal flavors of cassis and black raspberry enveloped in a sheath of velvety tannins.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Think tender, aromatic vegetables enclosed in cheesy layers with a jammy, flavorful tomato sauce.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Padel is played on a court about a third the size of a tennis court and is enclosed by glass and mesh walls.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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From pillow shams to duvet covers and throw blankets, the collection allows for a quick bedroom refresh, boasting colorful patterns and softer-than-soft fabrics.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Turkish beach towels can be used for more than just the beach too: use them as a picnic blanket, a sarong, or a travel blanket.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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