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
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Best Hotels & Resorts Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge With elegant dining options, a Nordic spa, and deluxe bedding and robes in the guest rooms, the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis Village smooths out the rough edges of any wilderness getaway.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Modesto Bee Staff, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
The presiding plump, pink-cheeked bishop of San Jose is ornately robed in his chasuble, bedecked with a mitre, and wielding a tall staff over his Vietnamese sheep.
—Viet Thanh Nguyen, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2023
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Noun
Amenities included in an Away Spa day pass include robes, slippers and access to locker rooms with steam showers and a relaxation lounge with snacks and drinks.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Best Hotels & Resorts Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge With elegant dining options, a Nordic spa, and deluxe bedding and robes in the guest rooms, the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis Village smooths out the rough edges of any wilderness getaway.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
He was robed for an event at the state Capitol on Thursday and said he’ll be dressed the same way on Saturday in Modesto.
—Modesto Bee Staff, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
The presiding plump, pink-cheeked bishop of San Jose is ornately robed in his chasuble, bedecked with a mitre, and wielding a tall staff over his Vietnamese sheep.
—Viet Thanh Nguyen, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robe
Noun
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There's a good chance of seeing the endangered mourning cloak butterfly in early spring.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The cost is also that a religious cloak has the power to disguise what may actually lie underneath.—
Abby McCloskey,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hardwood floors harmonize with dark wood furnishings and wicker accents, alongside bathrooms clad in custom Portuguese azulejos-style tiles.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was found by a passerby in an alley on Pennsylvania Road, bleeding from the head and only partially clothed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The story of the Shibuya Incident saw a mysterious veil trap countless citizens inside the busy Shibuya area.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even the imperfections in the costume — the slightly off-shoulder veil, the asymmetry — hint at the cracks in her composure.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The barely believable but entirely true story saw gay rights activists trick their way into the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, London by dressing plainly and conservatively – one even went as far as dressing as nun, while another donned the garbs of a bishop.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The room at the Art Hotel in Victoria Island was dressed with intention—well-lit and humming with purpose, every detail considered.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Moments later, Red Cross officials arrive on the scene as the shroud containing the body is pulled from the dirt.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The 54 unidentified bodies were laid carefully in a long line of white shrouds as Palestinians gathered around the grave site.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brown, 21, made a statement in a figure-hugging black lace gown with feather details by Rodarte.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Carthen partnered her dark brown, strapless pony hair gown with a cherry cola bob courtesy of Tai Simon, who used hair by Jade Cheveux.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Is it driven by digital costuming for virtual reality, greater demand for sustainability, or something else entirely?—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Those costumes from the original Broadway production, including the Schuyler sisters’ winter ball gowns, Hamilton, Jefferson and Burr’s suits, as well as King George’s outfit, are all featured among the exhibit, too.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Several of the most striking photographs in the book are of the studio itself, which appears empty except for a pair of high heels reflected in a wall of mirrors or a rumpled military blanket, a favorite backdrop, pinned to a bare wall.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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Inside, there’s plenty of room for blankets, books, remote controls, and more.—
Kaitlin Gates,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robe. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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