as in cloaks
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
under the coverture of a raging snowstorm, the rebels undertook their surprise attack on the fortress
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Noun
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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 -
The campaign included guerrilla marketing tactics throughout Seoul, with individuals in black cloaks branded with the album logo appearing in districts like Gangnam, Seongsu, and Hongdae.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Kay’s refined style – made up of ivory wool coats, pillbox hats and delicate face veils – is Marty’s aspirational opposite.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2025
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The embroidery in the veils is done by hand.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Dec. 2025
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The 54 unidentified bodies were laid carefully in a long line of white shrouds as Palestinians gathered around the grave site.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s because cutting-edge encryption shrouds information behind mathematical problems (such as factoring enormous numbers) that are conjectured to be unsolvable in any practical amount of time.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
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Folding sweaters helps protect the delicate material from stretching out, and these shelves can also be used to store towels, sheets, and blankets.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Several residents in robes and blankets stood outside watching firefighters search the building and continue putting water on the roof.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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With his final studio album, Dave Mustaine closes the curtains on a thrash metal institution without the communal gravitas of a proper farewell.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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Pottery Barn’s bestselling curtains are on sale right now in select colors like flagstone, rosewood, blush, and adobe.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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Democrats want to add accountability measures to immigration enforcement and require body cameras and end the use of masks by agents.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The results will show young women who look an awful lot like circus clowns, with faces hidden under layers of masks, gels, serums, and even face tape.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rasmussen was wearing her clerical robes and was thrown to the ground by a sheriff in plainclothes.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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Spa robes and slippers are rarely seen outside treatment rooms; instead, people dress for comfort—leggings, knit sweaters, walking shoes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Jan. 2026
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According to the department, Phoenix residents should expect local officers to wear their uniform, identify themselves upon request and never wear face coverings.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The department's website provides information on other energy-efficient window treatments and coverings.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Covertures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covertures. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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