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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Girma was subbed off at half-time due to calf tightness and was replaced by Tara Rudd, who did well taking up the mantle of defending Caicedo.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Gain the Slap effect (short-term unlimited Energy regen) upon mantling, hurdling, and wall jumping.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Lady’s mantle serves as a living groundcover to conserve soil moisture, suppress weeds, and moderate soil temperatures, all while bringing delicate beauty to the garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Girma was subbed off at half-time due to calf tightness and was replaced by Tara Rudd, who did well taking up the mantle of defending Caicedo.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
However, pyroclastic flow deposits mantle the valleys around the volcano.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Gain the Slap effect (short-term unlimited Energy regen) upon mantling, hurdling, and wall jumping.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantle
Noun
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The humidity wraps around us like a wet cloak pierced only by the relentlessness of the mosquitoes.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the years after the monarchy was overthrown, the government required women to wear dark, long, baggy cloaks with socks and sensible shoes.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Not one to be outdone in the gothic department, Hamnet director Chloé Zhao wore a black veil from designer Gabriela Hearst, who also did her black gown, on the red carpet.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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Alexander McQueen was also responsible for Kate's ivory duchesse satin shoes adorned with lace, as well as her ivory silk veil.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each wipe is individually wrapped, easy to throw into a purse or pocket, and so satisfying to use for a brighter smile.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jaÿ-Z last took the stage for surprise performances on Beyoncé's record-breaking Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour, which wrapped July 2025 in Las Vegas.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The beading alone on the empire waist dress took over 600 man hours to make, and featured cute cape sleeves and a daring low back.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Queen Latifah wore a red strapless gown accompanied by a sheer layered cape, while Kaia Gerber kept it classic with a red silhouette gown that featured a high cutout.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Many of its songs crystallize around samples of choirs singing, their soft syllables dissolving beneath heavy shrouds of reverb.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mamdani emerged from this shroud of mystery triumphant, posting a photograph on X of himself, firmly straight-faced, standing alongside the grinning President.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Delroy Lindo then enveloped him in a fatherly embrace.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Do it in a small space but envelop it everywhere.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The expansion will enclose the covered patio in front and add signs to the side of the building, according to the filing.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Crimp the edges together so that the fillet is completely enclosed.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The child was wearing a yellow onesie and was wrapped in a blue blanket.—
SYDNEY PAGE THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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And then there is opening day for our local baseball squads when parkas and blankets are more common than T-shirts and jerseys and beer sales are flatter than the actual brews.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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