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as in veils
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
the cloak of mystery that surrounds the royal family
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as in capes
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
threw a cloak around his shoulders
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as in disguises
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 hides
to keep secret or shut off from view
cloaked their military maneuvers from the outside world
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Recent Examples of cloaks
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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
Anybody heading into the spring with a seasonably cheerful and rosy view of world affairs will be well-met by the return of the patron saints of drone metal, pulling on their cloaks to herald our everlong winter.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
In the years after the monarchy was overthrown, the government required women to wear dark, long, baggy cloaks with socks and sensible shoes.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
The brand, first launched in 2018, has featured a limited edition Minecraft Dungeons collaboration (with Microsoft and Mojang) for cloaks and hoodies, and Five Nights at Freddy’s wearable blankets and winter jackets.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Priests with brown cloaks and long hoods walked through it.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The night pairs episode viewings with a playful dress code that encourages tartan, plaid, dramatic cloaks, and tongue-in-cheek nods to the show’s aesthetic.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Women in black cloaks with their faces and hands covered in line with their religious faith waited in the rain for limited amounts of food to be dispersed.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Yet, Seth and Bynum are skeptical of Herold, whose torment and anguish cloaks him better than his long grey coat.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
What image could be more apt for Fournier’s collection, which cloaks the everyday inside defamiliarizing forms, discovering in the severest subjects a counterintuitive reservoir of play?
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
While Tabouret’s work cloaks you in luminous hues, Jospin uses color much more sparingly.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The boundaries of Big Sur are as blurry as the fog that frequently cloaks it.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2026
But this is a production that tends to let the eye wander toward a horizon line, and which cloaks its actors, in Adam Honoré and Donald Holder’s lighting design, in shades of purple and orange as their voices echo across the stage.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The new Crystalium edition cloaks that signature architecture in a black DLC case while layering in high craft.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
But the situation isn’t without innuendo — and a little drama — from Castellanos, who cloaks very little when asked a question from the media.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
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
Anybody heading into the spring with a seasonably cheerful and rosy view of world affairs will be well-met by the return of the patron saints of drone metal, pulling on their cloaks to herald our everlong winter.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
In the years after the monarchy was overthrown, the government required women to wear dark, long, baggy cloaks with socks and sensible shoes.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
The brand, first launched in 2018, has featured a limited edition Minecraft Dungeons collaboration (with Microsoft and Mojang) for cloaks and hoodies, and Five Nights at Freddy’s wearable blankets and winter jackets.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Priests with brown cloaks and long hoods walked through it.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The night pairs episode viewings with a playful dress code that encourages tartan, plaid, dramatic cloaks, and tongue-in-cheek nods to the show’s aesthetic.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Women in black cloaks with their faces and hands covered in line with their religious faith waited in the rain for limited amounts of food to be dispersed.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Luis Bustamente designed every detail of each suite with a backdrop of rich navy that cloaks the walls of every room, and furniture framed in the hotel’s signature tri-color scheme.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Yet, Seth and Bynum are skeptical of Herold, whose torment and anguish cloaks him better than his long grey coat.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
What image could be more apt for Fournier’s collection, which cloaks the everyday inside defamiliarizing forms, discovering in the severest subjects a counterintuitive reservoir of play?
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
While Tabouret’s work cloaks you in luminous hues, Jospin uses color much more sparingly.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The boundaries of Big Sur are as blurry as the fog that frequently cloaks it.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2026
But this is a production that tends to let the eye wander toward a horizon line, and which cloaks its actors, in Adam Honoré and Donald Holder’s lighting design, in shades of purple and orange as their voices echo across the stage.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The new Crystalium edition cloaks that signature architecture in a black DLC case while layering in high craft.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
But the situation isn’t without innuendo — and a little drama — from Castellanos, who cloaks very little when asked a question from the media.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloaks
Noun
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Unlike the vivid green curtains commonly associated with the northern lights, these auroras appeared as soft crimson veils spread across the night sky.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Indeed, Salome’s lascivious dance of the seven veils was once more shocking for audiences than her execution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Stone swapped out her gowns and XXL capes in favor of an office siren style moment.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Chives’ strong scent naturally disguises the scent of pepper plants from pests.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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The couple themselves — Marguerite (Mélanie Thierry) and Pierre Donnadieu (Vincent Macaigne) — are, for the most part, personable, but their generosity disguises a cultural condescension.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Gibbard hides from rain, opts for Irish goodbyes, and resorts to giving himself pep talks to drag himself out of bed.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2026
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Even Adam’s irritable female boss, Suzie (Sasheer Zamata), hides under a people-pleasing mask.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Marble fireplace mantles sit at the heart of each.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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The house, built around 1849, is 23 feet wide and about 5,600 square feet with original details like pocket doors, crown moldings, fireplace mantles, and hardwood floors.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Chris Richards, from Alabama, is an uncompromising defender whose Afro towers above the back line and whose lankiness masks a quickness that covers gaps in the American half.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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The aroma masks the smell of tomatoes, working to deter thrips and other garden pests from finding your crop.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
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This sleepy surface conceals the racial and religious tensions between locals and the transient workers who cross the border for employment.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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In Vidal’s telling, the trashy sensationalism of Hearst’s proto-clickbait conceals a tremendous political power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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“Cloaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloaks. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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