1
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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2
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
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The seafloor widens along rift zones, pushing the tectonic plates apart, and gets recycled into Earth’s mantle along subduction zones.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Looking to February, Yellowjackets is finally ready to deliver more wilderness drama with its third season, and Suits LA prepares to take over the Suits mantle from its incredibly popular predecessor.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This difference, or dichotomy, between the water abundance in the mantle on the farside compared to the nearside of the moon is just one more thing to add to the list of differences between the two hemispheres.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The seafloor widens along rift zones, pushing the tectonic plates apart, and gets recycled into Earth’s mantle along subduction zones.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Keep in mind the game didn’t even have mantling for a while.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Looking to February, Yellowjackets is finally ready to deliver more wilderness drama with its third season, and Suits LA prepares to take over the Suits mantle from its incredibly popular predecessor.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantle
Noun
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She was buried wearing a cloak of blue and brown feathers, seemingly from a macaw of the Amazon rainforest.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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While all of the men had shaved heads and were wearing cloaks with a mysterious symbol on the back, the group's most noticeable trait was that each and every member had Glasgow smile-type scars carved into their faces.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Assuming Sinners can pierce the veil separating prestige and commerce, the film’s strongest plays will likely come in the craft categories.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
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Melania Trump wears black veil to Pope Francis' funeral as President Trump dons blue suit As the president's second term in office passes the 100-day mark, here is a closer look at the first lady's lookbook.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After cooking your filling on the stovetop, the most involved part is wrapping and shaping the dumplings.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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And it's all wrapped in a storyline that keeps kids moving and thinking.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Finding new degrees of colorful suits, flowing capes, and animal print jumpsuits supported the show’s tone from the beginning, but has increasingly become part of the HBO series’s comedy in its own right.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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When Jalen Brunson isn’t running to the locker room to put on his cape at the start of the fourth quarter in these playoffs, the offense has looked stiff and unsure more than a team with their advanced stats and talent should.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cardinals from across the globe will soon gather under a shroud of secrecy at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City to decide who will lead the Catholic Church and guide 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The floors of the Indonesian Hospital in the city were covered in blood, with bodies wrapped in shrouds laying on the floor in hallways.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Within hours, the catastrophic accident was enveloped by a frenzy of media attention.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, the scent features a rich, enveloping blend of oud, sandalwood, jasmine, and vetiver that’ll transform your wash days into a restorative, spa-like retreat.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The gutters and vents are enclosed in a thin, wire mesh.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Though not fully enclosed (which saved on cost), it’s sheltered by a wall of ipe wood on one side and a stand of low trees and plants on the other.—
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To make a no-sew, DIY tug toy: Cut an old shirt, blanket or towel into strips.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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However, cameras often fail in cases where the body is obstructed by blankets or clothes, or when lighting is inadequate.—
Aly Fathy,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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