as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dreamed that one day she would be enrobed in satins and silks
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Recent Examples of enrobe
It is decoratively enrobed in toile de Jouy—a nod to the motif that dressed the accessories counter in Christian Dior’s original boutique in 1947, and to Maria Grazia Chiuri, who has reimagined the pattern in various ways throughout her tenure at Dior.
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Town & Country, 11 June 2023
The individual scale insects are enrobed in fungal chambers which shield them from predators and the elements, though some are parasitized so the fungus can obtain nutrients.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2023
And the momos, like all the best dumplings, were pure comfort in a bite, the thick, chewy dough enrobing a pocket of savory, spicy ground lamb.
—Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Mar. 2023
For years the Warner Bros. film studio was run by Alan Horn, known a deft glad-hander of agents, actors, directors and the sensitive skin that can enrobe them.
—Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2020
The idea of enrobing an entire room in one color may seem like the exact opposite of balance, but sticking to a monochromatic scheme can actually make for a minimalist look.
—Jessica Dailey, House Beautiful, 3 Apr. 2020
The whole thing is then enrobed in a bittersweet chocolate coating that has a nice candy-bar-like snap to it.
—Alex Pastron, Bon Appétit, 4 Feb. 2020
Town & Country, 11 June 2023
The individual scale insects are enrobed in fungal chambers which shield them from predators and the elements, though some are parasitized so the fungus can obtain nutrients.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2023
And the momos, like all the best dumplings, were pure comfort in a bite, the thick, chewy dough enrobing a pocket of savory, spicy ground lamb.
—Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Mar. 2023
For years the Warner Bros. film studio was run by Alan Horn, known a deft glad-hander of agents, actors, directors and the sensitive skin that can enrobe them.
—Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2020
The idea of enrobing an entire room in one color may seem like the exact opposite of balance, but sticking to a monochromatic scheme can actually make for a minimalist look.
—Jessica Dailey, House Beautiful, 3 Apr. 2020
The whole thing is then enrobed in a bittersweet chocolate coating that has a nice candy-bar-like snap to it.
—Alex Pastron, Bon Appétit, 4 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrobe
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Oscar Bolanos, 67, has been linked to the slaying of Robert Pangborn, 31, who on May 21, 1983, was found partially clothed and fatally stabbed in Northern California.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Friday afternoon — as lines of weary travelers stretched from Amtrak’s customer service desk — dozens of Amtrak workers, clad in hard-hats and high-viz vests, could be seen from the western end of Platform 6.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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If dressing to impress is on your agenda, Renwick is the answer.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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When the salmon is cooked, transfer it to a plate and spoon some dressing over it.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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Zangardi and Haenn went back to the archives for Lopez’s look favoring an Atelier Versace gown from the spring 2004 collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The bride-to-be wore a white halterneck gown with a plunging neckline and front tie closure.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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“Enrobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrobe. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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