1
as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
a long black velvet mantle
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
early-morning fog mantled the fields along the river
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mantle
Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 26 Feb. 2026
Dillon is the latest actor to take up the mantle of the leader of the Seven.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 Feb. 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
See All Example Sentences for mantle
Noun
With no descendants to take up the mantle, fate and history would bring the right buyer to his door.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 26 Feb. 2026
Dillon is the latest actor to take up the mantle of the leader of the Seven.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 Feb. 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
See All Example Sentences for mantle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantle
Noun
-
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
-
Got to walk around the highlands in a red cloak.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Her veil was embroidered with delicate florals, which mirrored the exquisite lace on her ballgown’s sleeves and bodice.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
-
The tulle veil, sheer elbow gloves and Manolo Blahnik shoes Pidgeon wears while walking down the aisle are all authentic, too.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Our secret is using banana cream instant pudding in the filling to recreate that signature Hummingbird flavor, plus a good springform pan and some foil wrapped around it for extra insurance while baking it in a water bath.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
-
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
Noun
-
Teammates have mentioned that as the perfect time for Superman to put on the cape and go into hero mode after three quarters of ball-sharing basketball.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
-
Schreiber, meanwhile, stayed true to her edgy sense of style, sporting an asymmetrical cape-style crop top, which hung off her left shoulder.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
Wrapped in a biodegradable shroud of silk or wool, the body is placed in a pressurized chamber where a blend of hot water and chemicals accelerates natural decomposition.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
This humble dish features tender cabbage leaves enveloping a savory mixture of meat, onion, celery, and rice.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
-
The film, set in 1920s Montana, unwraps the lives of the Burbank brothers, Phil (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George (Jesse Plemons), after George marries lonely widow Rose Gordon (Kirsten Dunst), setting surly Phil into a tailspin of cruelty that envelops the family.—
Sezin Devi Keohler,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
On top lies the picotage technique as well as a pattern of overlapping black circles, that is both enclosing and creating space while also keeping out.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
-
The sounds are most prominent near an underground yellow jacket nest, paper wasp nest, or the large, enclosed bald-fast hornet's paper nest.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Pack a blanket or a warm outer layer Older people have a harder time producing, retaining, and circulating body heat.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Score decorative pillows by Sunbrella and Kelly Clarkson Home that resist moisture and fading, offering comfortable lounge accessories that add a pop of color—and when temperatures drop, there’s even an outdoor-friendly throw blanket.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
