mantle 1 of 2

noun

ˈman-tᵊl How to pronounce mantle (audio)
Definition of mantlenext
1
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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2
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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mantle

2 of 2

verb

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
Noun
That’s left the governor, who has not endorsed any of the candidates, on the sidelines, and Florida’s GOP showing signs of disarray as the mantle is passed from DeSantis. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 Since Tanner died, Shay has taken on the work of platforming colorectal cancer awareness, as well as shouldered the mantle of becoming a grief awareness advocate. — Shay Martin, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Verb
Gain the Slap effect (short-term unlimited Energy regen) upon mantling, hurdling, and wall jumping. — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 Summer sun breaks reveal vistas of precipitous slopes mantled in deep green grasses — with distant volcanic peaks shrouded in snow. — ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mantle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantle
  1. cloak
  2. veil
  3. wrap
  4. cape
  5. shroud
  6. envelop
  7. blanket
  8. enclose
Noun
  • In our post-religious era—in which, beneath the cloak of secular humanitarianism, righteous religiosity and virtuous crusading remain as potent as ever—history has attained the authority, authenticity and prestige that religion and its prelates once possessed.
    — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Throughout premodern Europe, this is how she was known—the figure in the cloak with a stool on her back, walking to houses at all hours, day and night.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Definition of cloak
Noun
  • The nineteenth-century lace veil was found in an antiques market and secured with Grace Kelly's Cartier tiara.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • The strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls and was paired with a cathedral veil.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of veil
Verb
  • Police say the mother wrapped a metal chain around the child's waist, secured the other end to the property's fence and left her there before driving away.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Grace most recently wrapped the new Amazon MGM feature film Fiona, starring as the titular role.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Definition of wrap
Noun
  • The family kept with the Royal Box’s dress code for the event, with Kate in a sage green cape dress by Emilia Wickstead and Charlotte in a royal blue sundress that was nearly a perfect match for the one her mom wore to the men’s final last year.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
  • The outfit included a light pink Chloé poplin cape coat worn with a silky white top and an olive green skirt.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Definition of cape
Noun
  • In January, Banco Santander, Spain’s largest financial institution, moved to pull back the shroud of mystery that had enveloped the marquee collection.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Upon its ’01 debut at retail, the Air Jordan 16 introduced a first-of-its-kind feature to the Air Jordan line in the form of a removable shroud covering the shoelaces.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 July 2026
Definition of shroud
Verb
  • In January, Banco Santander, Spain’s largest financial institution, moved to pull back the shroud of mystery that had enveloped the marquee collection.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • In this home, Michelle Woolley Sauter, principal designer and owner of One Coast Design in Charleston, South Carolina, used the same color on the walls as the ceiling, enveloping the space in a cozy warm beige.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of envelop
Noun
  • Kansas City has seen a blanket of colors as thousands of fans have traveled to support their teams in one of six matches for the World Cup.
    — Julianna Mejia July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • Though the person's face is not visible, their lower legs appeared to be covered by an orange blanket and their feet were visible.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of blanket
Verb
  • Snow rooms, enclosed caverns of ice and snow, sometimes incorporating gently falling flakes, are the latest at-home flex for some of the world’s wealthiest, according to the New York Times.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
  • Sometimes several families live enclosed within the same mass of turf.
    — Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026
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“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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