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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Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026 -
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
Noun
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The veils of the universe have thinned.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
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The veils of the universe have thinned.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Smoke from a Boyle Heights warehouse fire shrouds Dodger Stadium in acrid haze before the Dodgers’ 12-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 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.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Other common spaces, like the living and family rooms, lean into relaxed style, with cozy blankets from Iman’s Chasa home collection and plenty of places to literally put your feet up.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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As the match heated up, a roar of cheers erupted from the crowd gathered on picnic blankets and lawn chairs in front of the big screen as Messi, Argentina’s star forward, launched the ball through the net.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Noun
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But the front of the building remains hidden by curtains while the marble wall is repaired.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Blackout curtains can block heat and light from warming up rooms that get significant sunlight, particularly those facing east, south, or west.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Yordan Alvarez authoring a season worthy of American League MVP honors masks some of Altuve’s malaise.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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These pick-me-up masks will give a boost to your self-care routine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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One TikToker posted a video of 4 women on a rooftop balcony, 3 of whom were wearing black robes and a 4th wearing white.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2026
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The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay.—
Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
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From elaborate Persian rugs to minimalist sisal floor coverings to bold maximalist styles, there is something fit for every home.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
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Incorporating softer pieces, such as rugs, upholstered pieces, and window coverings, is a critical step that helps with sound control and creates an enveloping atmosphere.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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“Covertures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covertures. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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