as in cloaks
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
the mysterious figure wrapped his cape tightly around his shoulders
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as in peninsulas
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
residents fled the cape as the hurricane roared up the coast
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Recent Examples of capes
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Stone swapped out her gowns and XXL capes in favor of an office siren style moment.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 May 2026
Their white coats hung like snow capes.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Silhouettes evoke movement with feathers, scarf halter tops, silk organza, capes and lace.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Not all heroes wear capes, but Geoff Cathcart has many to choose from.
—Samantha Stokes, Essence, 6 May 2026
Not all superheroes wear capes, but every hero is only as good as their sidekick (at least the ones that have one).
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Not all involve capes or cosmic rays.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Antiheroes teach us, in the simplest of terms, that not all heroes wear capes.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Not all heroes wear capes, and some of them don’t wear suits at all while saving the day.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Stone swapped out her gowns and XXL capes in favor of an office siren style moment.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 May 2026
Their white coats hung like snow capes.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Silhouettes evoke movement with feathers, scarf halter tops, silk organza, capes and lace.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Not all heroes wear capes, but Geoff Cathcart has many to choose from.
—Samantha Stokes, Essence, 6 May 2026
Not all superheroes wear capes, but every hero is only as good as their sidekick (at least the ones that have one).
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Not all involve capes or cosmic rays.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Antiheroes teach us, in the simplest of terms, that not all heroes wear capes.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capes
Noun
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Maybe Miller realized that six seasons’ worth of red cloaks, white bonnets, and ritualized torture was more than enough.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eddies downstream from peninsulas, brush tops, sunken trees, deep holes, and other current breaks are ideal.—
John Phillips,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Among its wealth of offerings, this Midwestern state also boasts a slew of charming towns on its two peninsulas.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by shouting or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 on Wednesday night.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Landry Shamet added 13 points off the bench, while Miles McBride scored seven points in 11 minutes.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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“Capes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capes. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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