CLADDED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of clad

as in to clothe

to cover with something that protects if the vehicles are not clad in armor, they will remain vulnerable to roadside bombs

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adjective

as in dressed

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On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025 These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025

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Under the guard of balaclava-wearing clad police, prosecutors unveiled the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet during a news conference in the eastern Dutch city of Assen. — ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Today, this sophisticated, cosmopolitan center is not just for the sporty, Gore-tex clad crowd. — Vivian Chung, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clad

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The sport seats are clad in a modern interpretation of the distinctive tartan pattern of the GTI heritage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
The great Wiest, clad in leopard print and lipstick, slurs and spits her lines.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of clothe

Verb

Each piece of chicken is sheathed in a strip of pale, slack, slippery skin.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
One of his earliest designs, conceived in 1923, was the upholstered back armchair—a blocky perch with beveled feet, produced by his go-to cabinetmaker Adolphe Chanaux in oak and sheathed in shearling, leather, or wool.

— Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheathe

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Monticello’s storage areas yielded several samples of Jefferson’s hair encased in gold lockets, glass ampules, and the packet assembled by Nicholas Trist.

— Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026
The shoes are known for their satin almond toe design, which features a square crystal buckle encased in a gunmetal frame.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of encase

Adjective

The passionate and boisterous Argentina fans greatly outnumbered the green-and-white-attired Algerian faithful.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Jackson — only 26, and not yet an ordained minister — was dressed informally, in a loose jacket and a hip collarless pullover that distinguished him from the dark-suited, pulpit-ready King and King's conservatively attired associates.

— John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 18 Feb. 2026

Definition of attired

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Jesus, though he is dressed in a Superman shirt, clip-on suspenders, striped pants, and clown shoes with pom-poms on them, is effectively the show’s straight man.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Some bands with a four-decade career would be disappointed by the turnout, or by the realization that many fans not wearing Maiden shirts are dressed in Megadeth merch.

— Jon Wiederhorn, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of dress

Adjective

One week in, and the Bills may have some growing pains with this group, though Bishop seems well suited to the scheme and should have far better days.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Harry Hamlin, Rinna’s husband of nearly 30 years, also brought dimension to his suited look with oversize proportions.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

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