enrobe

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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. 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 For a small living space or entryway, check out West Elm’s slim pop-up cone tree, which is enrobed in silver tinsel and trimmed with multicolored metallic dots. Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2019 Once your timer goes off, check the eggs: The whites should be firm, enrobing the liquidy centers—like sturdy water balloons or packing peanuts. Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2019
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Verb
  • The two sections of the building are constructed of a spruce framework clad in smooth oak panels, while the central gate is made from traditional 6-inch pine logs.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 June 2025
  • Set in the year 3333 on a desolate alien world, players take on the role of the Swordsman, a somewhat blank slate character with minimalist features clad in a tattered cloak.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Staff said she was dressed as a bride, wearing white and having her hair done.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 June 2025
  • The siblings grew up in the lap of luxury, dressed in the finest silks, with doting courtiers catering to their every whim.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 26 June 2025

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“Enrobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrobe. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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