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Recent Examples of mantle
Noun
That’s because during the planet’s formation about 4.5 billion years ago, some of the ruthenium that is locked inside Earth’s core originated from a different source than the small amount found in the mantle today. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025 Pony Bead Pumpkins Ideal for the autumnal season, this adorable and straightforward seasonal craft uses pipe cleaners and beads to create three-dimensional pumpkins perfect for displaying on the mantle or your Thanksgiving tablescape. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Verb
Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set Brighten up your bookshelf, desk, or mantle with this artificial succulent set, designed for adult builders. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Keep in mind the game didn’t even have mantling for a while. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for mantle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantle
Noun
  • The carving shows a woman standing with hands clasped in prayer, in a cloak covered in stars.
    Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
  • Will both big-budget tentpoles fare better in winter cloaks?
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • The film further lifts the veil on the artist’s influence, as a variable smorgasbord of talent converges throughout to deconstruct the impact of his life, art, his curious process and disposition.
    Holly Jones, Variety, 9 June 2025
  • This mistake of not tackling law, tax and financial decisions in a unified manner results in the corporate veil being pierced, personal assets being liquidated, and even bankruptcies and liquidations.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • Phineas and Ferb is officially returning to the Disney Channel after wrapping its fourth season in 2015.
    EW.com, EW.com, 7 June 2025
  • Compression refers to wrapping an elastic bandage to compress and reduce swelling in a dedicated area, like the ankle or calf.
    Novant Health, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • The star completed her look with a black leather jacket and strappy black heels. 12 of 15 Lucy Liu In N.Y.C., Lucy Liu attended the Rosemead premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival in a black ballgown with white floral embellishments and a matching sheer cape.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 June 2025
  • No Superman cape for Tyrese Haliburton to put on like in Game 1.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • Cobwebs surround a mower's engine shroud in the back of the garage.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
  • Publicly vilified for freezing during the massacre, Gerald, an ex-school resource officer, lives under a shroud of shame, questioning his will to survive.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Meticulously designed, the impressive home is set on a secluded estate enveloped by exquisite gardens, concealed from public view to ensure total privacy.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • Though the two shows are quite distinct, Wilford, who is curating her final show for MoCA after moving to the Memphis Art Museum in January, hopes viewers will be able to envelop themselves in each.
    DOUGLAS MARKOWITZ, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • The hutch’s walls are enclosed with sturdy wire grids that keep your cats safely inside (and other critters out), while allowing fresh air to flow freely and offering an unobstructed view.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • More fossils will be needed to know if the prehistoric waterwheels grew snap traps to enclose small aquatic invertebrates, like its modern counterparts, but the lineage was already present during a time when the world was warmer and wetter, and mammals were just beginning to get big.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Butterfly ginger is reliably hardy in zones 8 to 10 and can successfully be overwintered in zone 7 gardens beneath a heavy blanket of mulch.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
  • With a slightly glossy appearance, this is a great blanket for a glam bedroom.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025

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“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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