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
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
One of them shows men in hooded robes cutting off Bruno’s head in a guillotine.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
Leila Sackur, NBC News, 6 May 2023
The dress and robe the Queen wore at her coronation will be displayed.
—Emily Burack, Town & Country, 12 May 2022
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Noun
Then both chaps in the room would turn to the wall and face away from the actors, which gave the actors a chance to get up out of the bed and put robes on.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
One of them shows men in hooded robes cutting off Bruno’s head in a guillotine.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
The sword was just one of the royal symbols given to the monarch during the investiture, when the sovereign is robed and presented with a number of symbolic ornaments.
—Leila Sackur, NBC News, 6 May 2023
The dress and robe the Queen wore at her coronation will be displayed.
—Emily Burack, Town & Country, 12 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robe
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Meanwhile, Lisa’s nude Mugler dress draped over her head like a cloak.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
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The sapphic pop star arrived at the VMAs in a billowing floor length black dress and velvety green cloak, complete with a cross necklace.Quispe López, Them, 11 Sep. 2024
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Throughout the hour-long spectacle, Slate — clad in tuxedo shorts and a bow tie — once again proves that no one does quirky like her.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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As fundamentalists seize control, the women remove their veils, speak about their intimate hopes, loves and disappointments, their femininity and their search for a place in an increasingly oppressive society.Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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In fact, this ultra-fine mist is developed to boost the radiance of your look, thanks to its thin, vinyl-like veil of polymers that transparently hold cosmetics in place while still feeling breathable on skin.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
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According to Goldy, a manager dressed in a floor-length silver-gray pleather gown, a typical selection at W Salon is at least $2,000.Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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All game, four fans dressed in Tatum USA jerseys sat next to Kerr along the visiting bench.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Published in Nature Astronomy, the study reveals that there may be a shroud of gas around every galaxy that stretches up to a million light years.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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That tragedy will always hang over the film like a shroud.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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Big Brother can stuff those elf costumes into storage for the foreseeable future.Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s believed people put out treats to appease these wandering spirits and masked and costumed themselves to confuse any evil Earth wanderers.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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Trump has proposed blanket levies of 60% or higher on all goods imported from China, which would hardly be welcome in Beijing as officials try to revive a struggling economy.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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During his presidency, Trump imposed tariffs on various imports, particularly from China, but did not enact a blanket tariff specifically targeting Mexican imports.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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Masa’s valet Kato-san glided into the room, attired assassin-like in black suit, white shirt and skinny black tie, and offered a pour from an open bottle of Riesling.Alok Sama, Fortune Asia, 17 Sep. 2024
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Will attire as a symbol of leadership have an impact on Millennials and Gen-Xers?Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robe. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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