as in to shroud
to surround or cover closely
bowered by a canopy of grapevines, we enjoyed a serene and very private picnic
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Recent Examples of bower
Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2023
Throughout the day Saturday and Sunday there will be live performances in each bower of the audio collaborations.
—Brittanie Shey, Chron, 14 Apr. 2023
This elegant crisscross trellis can be used in the most formal of outdoor spaces to support climbing foliage like pink bower vines.
—Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 31 Mar. 2023
The shot started an image-making trend that extended through Cindy Crawford, Britney Spears, Ciara and Gigi Hadid, though all of them were topped by Beyoncé’s 2017 pregnant-while-wearing-lingerie-in-a-bower baby-bump photo shoot.
—New York Times, 31 Jan. 2022
But with the events of this past year—not least a parental uprising against the wokish material taught in Virginia’s public schools—even outsiders are aware that children’s literature has become as much a battlefield as a bower.
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 17 Dec. 2021
Today, a cafe occupies part of the ground floor, its tables and chairs distributed under a leafy bower on the veranda.
—New York Times, 9 June 2022
People not involved in the world of children’s books, either professionally or personally through children and grandchildren, may imagine a peaceful bower where bunnies hop and pixies flit and tots run back and forth making wonderful discoveries.
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 17 Dec. 2021
The male organizes rocks, shells, and other objects from small to large outside of the bower.
—Mary Bates, National Geographic, 24 Nov. 2020
Noun
The highest-ranking card of the original suit played wins the trick unless a card from the trump suit (including the left bower) is played, which would outrank any other card.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2023
Throughout the day Saturday and Sunday there will be live performances in each bower of the audio collaborations.
—Brittanie Shey, Chron, 14 Apr. 2023
This elegant crisscross trellis can be used in the most formal of outdoor spaces to support climbing foliage like pink bower vines.
—Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 31 Mar. 2023
The shot started an image-making trend that extended through Cindy Crawford, Britney Spears, Ciara and Gigi Hadid, though all of them were topped by Beyoncé’s 2017 pregnant-while-wearing-lingerie-in-a-bower baby-bump photo shoot.
—New York Times, 31 Jan. 2022
But with the events of this past year—not least a parental uprising against the wokish material taught in Virginia’s public schools—even outsiders are aware that children’s literature has become as much a battlefield as a bower.
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 17 Dec. 2021
Today, a cafe occupies part of the ground floor, its tables and chairs distributed under a leafy bower on the veranda.
—New York Times, 9 June 2022
People not involved in the world of children’s books, either professionally or personally through children and grandchildren, may imagine a peaceful bower where bunnies hop and pixies flit and tots run back and forth making wonderful discoveries.
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 17 Dec. 2021
The male organizes rocks, shells, and other objects from small to large outside of the bower.
—Mary Bates, National Geographic, 24 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bower
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Our position on the hill behind our apartment shrouded us from the line of fire.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Residents in India’s northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of dense fog shrouded most of the region, and pollution in the capital, Delhi, remained severe.Reuters, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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All wedding florals, from the arbor to the bar to the tent, were arranged by Petal to the Metal Florals' Leslie Bish.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Outside are a terrace with fireplace, dining arbor, and fountain, two-bedroom guest cottage, and one-bedroom pool house.The Week Staff, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Earthy, mineral, and salty nuances provide depth, wrapped in a clean, creamy texture and a rich, slightly acidic finish.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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How does sirloin steak with white cheddar potatoes and green beans or sweet chili pork lettuce wraps sound for dinner tonight?Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Conditions deteriorated overnight on Wednesday when the roof of a nearby mine collapsed, the newspaper reported.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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The catastrophic blaze destroyed the roof and spire of the historic medieval cathedral in Paris caught fire in April2019, after which French President Emmanuel Macron set a five year deadline for its restoration, which cost around $737 million, according to the BBC.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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The graying convict sat slumped in a wheelchair — a far cry from the flamboyant woman who sometimes was mistaken for actress Elizabeth Taylor and who glided through rooms enveloped in the scent of gardenias, Kimes’ dad’s favorite scent.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Perfect for a late night or a secret daytime escape, mischief has no bounds when you’re enveloped in this racy aroma.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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So too does a megaron, or great hall, whose red mud walls are reinforced today; its the only part of the archaeological site under a protective sail-like canopy cover.John Oseid, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The roof hangs over slightly to give you some coverage from the weather, too, and there’s another optional add-on that gives you nearly another 4 feet of canopy coverage.Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Products that have been [fully] enclosed in plastic or cardboard, a rinse with hot water may be acceptable method.Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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The mid-level is a sheltered bookstore, enclosed by concrete walls, while the lower level houses an amphitheater lit by skylights.New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
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Having a backyard with a pergola and some string lights — that’s really making it to me.Vulture Editors, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
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In fact, the overhaul of the backyard included installing large inset pavers to the patio, adding brushed concrete, and building a new hilltop pergola and alfresco kitchen.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Bower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bower. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
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