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as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
a long black velvet mantle
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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
the mantle of secrecy that surrounds the operations of the organization's hierarchy
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
early-morning fog mantled the fields along the river
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Recent Examples of mantle
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
In season four, Jodie Foster and boxer-turned-actor Kali Reis take up the mantle, playing two Alaskan police officers who join forces to solve a string of cold cases inspired by the ongoing epidemic of unanswered violence targeting Indigenous women.
—Elaina Patton, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
Even as blue skies return, flood-weary farmers in the San Joaquin Valley have only to look east, to the towering Sierra mantled in snow, to know there is worse to come.
—Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2023
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Editor’s picks With both a new creative direction for the OG series, as well as an entirely new cast of characters carrying on the mantle in tandem with The Last Ronin II, the potential for new TMNT stories that defy audience expectations appears vast.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
In season four, Jodie Foster and boxer-turned-actor Kali Reis take up the mantle, playing two Alaskan police officers who join forces to solve a string of cold cases inspired by the ongoing epidemic of unanswered violence targeting Indigenous women.
—Elaina Patton, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
All three are at risk: The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists Yucatán black howlers and Mexican howlers as endangered, and mantled howlers as vulnerable.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
Even as blue skies return, flood-weary farmers in the San Joaquin Valley have only to look east, to the towering Sierra mantled in snow, to know there is worse to come.
—Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantle
Noun
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The pieces on display vary from dark cloaks to Rick Owens–inspired lunar boots to one fat-ass matte black biker helmet.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2025
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For an offshore man of mystery and ill repute, a diplomatic post is a protective cloak that brings with it varying degrees of immunity, not to mention an alternative passport to travel and transact with; a new identity untethered from the past; and a noble (honorable, even) foil.—
Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Atossa Araxia Abrahamian,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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Mars clouds have wispy features, more like a gauzy veil than a fluffy sheep.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Alas, the clouds soon gathered, casting their veil over the moon, obscuring it from sight.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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The skull weighed about 777 grams, equating to around 1.7 pounds, and was wrapped in a cream-colored cloth, according to the social media post.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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If storing leftovers, wrap the focaccia loosely in foil, keep it at room temperature, and reheat -- just long enough to re-crisp the crust, say 5 minutes at 350 degrees -- before serving. Notes: Can substitute active dry yeast.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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To show off her new look, Fox channeled ’90s menswear fashion in a colorful floral-print shirt with pointy lapels paired with a black tuxedo cape, matching baggy pants and chunky brown leather loafers.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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David Corenswet is the new guy in the red cape, Rachel Brosnahan plays ace journalist/love interest Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult co-stars as villainous Lex Luthor in an adventure that introduces Superman's best friend: Krypto the dog.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Shrouds David Cronenberg’s body horror flick stars Vincent Cassel as Karsh, a businessman overwhelmed with grief at the death of his wife who builds a device — a high-tech shroud — to watch her body decompose in real-time.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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The 20th century saw the shrouds surrounding the mysteries of science and creation being pulled back to reveal a universe of incredible, awe-inspiring wonder.—
Ken Bridges,
Austin American-Statesman,
31 Dec. 2024
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Its texture is a perfectly balanced medium-density cream—like the Goldilocks of hand treatments, neither too thick nor too thin—enveloping your hands in a soft, comforting layer of hydration.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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Whipped by powerful off-shore winds, and fed by bone-dry brush and vegetation, fires enveloped multiple communities in the greater Los Angeles area beginning on Tuesday, January 7.—
Gavin Feek,
Outside Online,
13 Jan. 2025
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There’s even a circle that encloses on the map similar to a battle royale game, though this is not a competitive PvE title.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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SpaceX is also recovering and reusing payload fairings, the shell that encloses satellite payloads during their initial climb through the atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
14 Jan. 2025
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Rather than being divided, social media is operating like a comfort blanket, a way to connect via the medium of memes, reduce stress, and find solace.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Guests may carry in blankets (without zippers or compartments), draped over their shoulder during the security screening process.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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