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as in disguised
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the outlaw nation had cloaked its chemical weapons plant as a fertilizer factory
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as in concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
cloaked their military maneuvers from the outside world
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Recent Examples of cloaked
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Ironically, the cloaked and armored marble statue of the goddess was found face down in the rubble near the outer wall of the stage.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
Suddenly a cloaked figure appears, and the audience, dressed to the nines in black, white and silver formal attire, is moving again, swept down an escalator and launched into a new scene.
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Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Other guests remain cloaked in mystery, which suited the experience fine.
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Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
The new character, also called Six Ravens, will sometimes be portrayed as a black bird and other times as a mysterious, cloaked woman with a raven mask.
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Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
So, who was that cloaked figure?
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People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
Throughout a two-hour concert with a 41-song setlist, The Weeknd transformed the 69,000-person venue into an apocalyptic land in the ruins of a city inhabited by cloaked figures.
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Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
Nikitović took inspiration from old Westerns to dress Hart, wanting to introduce him like a mysterious, cloaked cowboy emerging from the desert.
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Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
From the far reaches of Brooklyn to the side streets of Chinatown and right into the beating heart of Lower Manhattan—the site of the Knicks’ Parade of Champions—the entire city was cloaked in blue and orange.
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
The midwife came, cloaked in red.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Others prioritize self-interest, often cloaked in benevolent language.
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Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Yes, the loss gives the Knicks a chance to address vulnerabilities that might’ve been cloaked by the winning streak.
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Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The hotel had what could be the world’s most discreet waterslide, which guests seemed to find no less fun for its being cloaked by native plantings; our children could have played on it all day and night.
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Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
The construction method is still cloaked in mystery.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Among the many Michiganders aghast at this lubrication of a multibillion-dollar corporate initiative cloaked in secrecy was one official with the power to do something about it.
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Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Adjective
None of this would’ve been possible without Lively and Baldoni, adversaries whose spite and resources compelled them to continue to pursue litigation when just about everyone else in their positions would have quickly settled in the cloaked realm of arbitration.
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Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Ironically, the cloaked and armored marble statue of the goddess was found face down in the rubble near the outer wall of the stage.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
Suddenly a cloaked figure appears, and the audience, dressed to the nines in black, white and silver formal attire, is moving again, swept down an escalator and launched into a new scene.
—
Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Other guests remain cloaked in mystery, which suited the experience fine.
—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
The new character, also called Six Ravens, will sometimes be portrayed as a black bird and other times as a mysterious, cloaked woman with a raven mask.
—
Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
So, who was that cloaked figure?
—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
Throughout a two-hour concert with a 41-song setlist, The Weeknd transformed the 69,000-person venue into an apocalyptic land in the ruins of a city inhabited by cloaked figures.
—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
Nikitović took inspiration from old Westerns to dress Hart, wanting to introduce him like a mysterious, cloaked cowboy emerging from the desert.
—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Though the plans are cloaked in secrecy, tabloids suggest something is set to happen on July 3 in New York, possibly something involving Madison Square Garden.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
From the far reaches of Brooklyn to the side streets of Chinatown and right into the beating heart of Lower Manhattan—the site of the Knicks’ Parade of Champions—the entire city was cloaked in blue and orange.
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
The midwife came, cloaked in red.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Others prioritize self-interest, often cloaked in benevolent language.
—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Yes, the loss gives the Knicks a chance to address vulnerabilities that might’ve been cloaked by the winning streak.
—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The hotel had what could be the world’s most discreet waterslide, which guests seemed to find no less fun for its being cloaked by native plantings; our children could have played on it all day and night.
—
Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
The construction method is still cloaked in mystery.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Among the many Michiganders aghast at this lubrication of a multibillion-dollar corporate initiative cloaked in secrecy was one official with the power to do something about it.
—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloaked
Adjective
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There’s an eroding three-mile stretch of Highway 101 in California’s remote northwest corner that hugs fog-shrouded cliffs between the redwood forest and the Pacific Ocean.
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Yet the premature death of the young woman and muse who made the painting possible remains shrouded in mystery.
Verb
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These are business decisions disguised as technical ones.
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Investigators determined John Parker Roe derived a substantial portion of his income (over 50%) from the organization and that Collins used her business, Lume Lume Lume, to conceal funds disguised as consulting or wellness services.
Verb
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Then the four co-owners emerge from the wine shop, waving wine bottles concealed in brown paper bags.
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These rolling carts can add organization to any room in your home, and these rich-looking cabinets keep items contained and concealed.
Adjective
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The search continues More than 20 weeks have passed since Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, after security cameras at her Arizona home captured a masked man carrying a handgun.
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Created by Brad Ingelsby, the first season of Task found Ruffalo’s Brandis forming a task force to track down a crew of masked robbers, led by a working-class family man, that were carrying out a series of violent crimes in the Philadelphia area.
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Visitors emerge on a hillside above the shoreline, camouflaged by coastal vegetation.
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In the living room, Alex built a custom frame for their TV, while Elizabeth camouflaged it with a lively gallery wall.
Verb
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Those themes are compelling on paper, but they’re expressed through a confusing mix of abstraction and hyper-local specificity, hidden beneath biker rock riffs, and obscured through Allbrook’s wiry, wailing vocal delivery.
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Ultimately, the core concern is corporate money in politics, with crypto PACs aggressively shaping elections by amplifying candidates whose records and funding sources are often obscured from voters.
Adjective
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Move the person into a shaded, cool area, remove their outer clothing and work to cool them down as quickly as possible, preferably with cold water or an ice bath.
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Dedicated shaded areas will also be essential for PR check-ins, helping prevent iPads from overheating and shutting down in direct sunlight.
Verb
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.
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On her return journey, Luban covered about 4,350 miles.
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“Cloaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloaked. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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