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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
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
While Fester and Wednesday put the pieces together between the obituaries and the outcasts, the cloaked Avian finally reveals themselves.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Many activities of the military are also cloaked in secrecy that makes democratic oversight and accountability difficult.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Khamenei’s anti-Americanism was cloaked in ideology but also driven by self-preservation.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
The actress’s hair is swooped and swirled atop her head; her neck drips with rows of pearls; her arms are cloaked in black opera gloves, while her eyes are hidden behind oversized tortiseshell shades.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Mountain Highs and Valley Lows Hong Kong's great outdoors is an adrenaline junkie's dream, cloaked in an urban disguise.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
One was Grady’s phone number area code, and the other was Bailey’s memory of being at a football game with her dad in a stadium cloaked in orange, which could have been the University of Texas at Austin.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Chef Brian Young, who honed his chops at Le Bernardin and The Quilted Giraffe, channels tradition and elegance with dishes like lobster thermidor, chicken cordon bleu, and a gorgeous sablefish cloaked in caviar beurre blanc.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
While Fester and Wednesday put the pieces together between the obituaries and the outcasts, the cloaked Avian finally reveals themselves.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
As Saturday night spilled into Sunday morning, the sidewalks and crowded patios of lively Sixth Street in Austin, Texas, were cloaked in terror and fear as the clinking of glasses and music gave way to frantic calls for help after a gunman opened fire.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Many activities of the military are also cloaked in secrecy that makes democratic oversight and accountability difficult.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Khamenei’s anti-Americanism was cloaked in ideology but also driven by self-preservation.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
The actress’s hair is swooped and swirled atop her head; her neck drips with rows of pearls; her arms are cloaked in black opera gloves, while her eyes are hidden behind oversized tortiseshell shades.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Mountain Highs and Valley Lows Hong Kong's great outdoors is an adrenaline junkie's dream, cloaked in an urban disguise.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
One was Grady’s phone number area code, and the other was Bailey’s memory of being at a football game with her dad in a stadium cloaked in orange, which could have been the University of Texas at Austin.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Chef Brian Young, who honed his chops at Le Bernardin and The Quilted Giraffe, channels tradition and elegance with dishes like lobster thermidor, chicken cordon bleu, and a gorgeous sablefish cloaked in caviar beurre blanc.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloaked
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Now, the Taliban are back exporting terror, women are shrouded and girls have again been shut out of classrooms.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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For a woman so shrouded in mystery of her own making, Trump seemingly always finds a way to surprise both fans and, yes, the critics.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Podiatrists and Oprah alike love Vionic shoes for their orthotic-level comfort disguised with designer-level style, and the Kearny sneakers are proof.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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The people of this district deserve better than political opportunism disguised as moderation.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The defendant concealed his scheme by falsely telling Helios’ auditor that Kaleidoscope had been used to pay legitimate MoviePass expenses from the 2018 Coachella festival, evidence shows.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ali's identity has also been concealed by ABC News for his own safety.—
Desiree Adib,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The biggest lead so far has been Nest camera video showing a masked intruder on Guthrie’s doorstep the morning of her abduction.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Six armed and masked suspects forced their way into a Winnetka home late Sunday afternoon and held a resident at gunpoint while taking objects from the home, Winnetka police said in a news release.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The blind that Rhoades had set up in his Erie County cornfield was well-camouflaged.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
28 Jan. 2026
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Where that’s not possible, garages may be camouflaged in exceptionally creative screening.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, the department inadvertently released nude photos showing the faces of potential victims as well as names, email addresses and other identifying information that was either unredacted or not fully obscured.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, the department inadvertently released nude photos showing the faces of potential possible victims as well as names, email addresses and other identifying information that was either unredacted or not fully obscured.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cool season grasses are also grown in the South, primarily in shaded areas under large tree canopies.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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During daylight hours, the species stays inactive in shaded areas.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a sneak peek of the final episode shared with Variety, Nelson finally gets a proof-of-life from his ex-wife Marsha (Christine Adams), who is being hunted in the woods by accomplices of the same shadowy figures that have railroaded Nelson into hijacking the train.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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Because of this atmospheric trick, for many localities, there will be an unusual chance to observe a selenelion firsthand with this impending shadowy event.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Cloaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloaked. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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