as in cloak
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
with the coming of spring the hills will once again don their robes of green
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
robed the queen in her ceremonial garments
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Recent Examples of robe
Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
According to police, Robinson used a hotel robe belt to hang herself from the clothing rail in her closet.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Paula, similarly robed, figures that surely Sarah must have an explanation for breaking in.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The rest was all flowing robes and harem pants and scarves, at least two.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
According to police, Robinson used a hotel robe belt to hang herself from the clothing rail in her closet.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Verb
Guests can relax post-shower (or post-tub) in Guayabera robes custom-made by Dos Carolinas, and enjoy treats from the Ice Box, including local beer, farmers market provisions, and the makings for the world's best margarita.
—Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Paula, similarly robed, figures that surely Sarah must have an explanation for breaking in.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robe
Noun
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Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Another configuration is the poncho or cloak mode, which can be used around camp.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Built in 1929, this 37-floor art deco high-rise was designed by the Burnham Brothers and is clad in distinctive black granite, green and gold terra cotta, gold leaf and bronze trim.—
Brian E. Clark,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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In it, Carrie spends an awkward weekend with Aidan and his family in Virginia after spontaneously extending what otherwise would have been a day-trip; one scene shows Carrie rustling from sleep fully clothed and totally alone in his bed on her first morning there.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ananna’s research helps to lift these veils by combining observations of AGNs in optical, infrared and x-ray wavelengths.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The mayor’s credit card use was not wrapped in a veil of silence.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Toss it in your carry-on for a seamless airport quick change before sightseeing, or dress it up with the nice pants and skirts in your travel wardrobe rotation.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Dream person to dress, dead or alive?—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Also indicative of a dense shroud of gas were signs of fluorescence and helium-absorbing radiation.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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His early, anonymous SoundCloud drops were hushed and hesitant, a shroud of tape hiss and white noise between himself and true self-examination.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Nina Dobrev attended the Red Sea International Film Festival in a yellow custom Elie Saab gown with a high slit and long train.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Prices range from a Flore Flore tank top for $63 to a Huishan Zhang gown for $4,795, and jewelry by Bent Neale for $25,850, according to Capitol’s website.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Dec. 2025
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Cotton or Linen Throws Drape your seating in throw blankets that feel cool to the touch and good on the skin.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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For the local unhoused population, Gary Harm Reduction provides items like fresh clothes, blankets, ponchos and other items, Martin said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
Verb
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That attention to detail was present across all of the show’s departments, from sets and costuming to the cameras that captured it all.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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True to its source material, this latest adaptation of the vampire story delivers on the centuries old legacy of sexiness; costuming for the show playing an integral part in pulling that off.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robe. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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