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
Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Each bathroom is outfit with a steam shower and plush, luscious robes.
—Elisa Nelson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 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
His brown hair was made of cinnamon, his white robe crushed rice and the blue background was finely cut statice flower that had been trimmed with small scissors.
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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.
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Noun
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Grab your cloaks and your predatory headbands; a third season of The Traitors is among us.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Get out your devil horns and cloaks for the annual RVA Krampus Walk through Carytown (meet at Aquarian Bookshop).Karri Peifer, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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By the time Post Malone came on stage and knocked out his high-energy, crowd-pleasing set while clad in a Luke Combs T-shirt and cutoff jorts, the air was dry and cool.Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
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The interior, clad with carbon-fiber extras, has the seats and dashboard both swathed in dark-brown leather.Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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The film’s key turn involves an anonymous, high-rolling prospective client spotting Ghada back in one of her old haunts and requesting her services, even though she’s left her old career behind in favor of a veil and a more straightforward religious path.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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While the Executive Branch pushes agencies to leverage private AI expertise, more and more information on how those AI models work will be cloaked in the nigh-impenetrable veil of government secrecy.Matthew Guariglia, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many were senior citizens and dressed in red, yellow and blue, answering Machado’s call to wear the colors of the Venezuelan flag.Regina Garcia Cano and Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Schools and residential buildings have also gone cold — with residents told to dress warmly or gather firewood from nearby forests.Charles Maynes, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Shrouds David Cronenberg’s body horror flick stars Vincent Cassel as Karsh, a businessman overwhelmed with grief at the death of his wife who builds a device — a high-tech shroud — to watch her body decompose in real-time.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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The 20th century saw the shrouds surrounding the mysteries of science and creation being pulled back to reveal a universe of incredible, awe-inspiring wonder.Ken Bridges, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
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Reflecting on costuming the film, Phillips says working on the project was unlike any other she’s done so far.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Titular characters are further developed too when costuming matches who someone presents themself as.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
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Make absolutely sure space heaters are off by pulling the plug from the outlet. Don't Use Them To Warm Clothing Or Bedding Electric blankets can be amazing in winter, but don't use your space heater to fill that role.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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In areas with ice accumulation, the NWS has recommended carrying a winter storm kit, which should include essentials such as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, and extra clothing.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The lead romantic characters, Simba and Nala, are beautifully attired but unencumbered by masks or puppet costumes.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 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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“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robe. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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