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
L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
The plaid robe itself was made from a cotton-wool blend.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Viet Thanh Nguyen, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2023
The sword was just one of the royal symbols given to the monarch during the investiture, when the sovereign is robed and presented with a number of symbolic ornaments.
—Leila Sackur, NBC News, 6 May 2023
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Noun
This Amazon Essentials robe is a soft and breathable waffle knit that feels as luxurious as a spa robe, but at a budget-friendly price.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
The plaid robe itself was made from a cotton-wool blend.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The sword was just one of the royal symbols given to the monarch during the investiture, when the sovereign is robed and presented with a number of symbolic ornaments.
—Leila Sackur, NBC News, 6 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robe
Noun
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Louise Donegan, my wife, [has] been working on my look for a couple of years, like the cloak thing.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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But Lucas, who wore clip-on pointy ears along with his costume of a brown cloak.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 35-year-old donned a little black dress clad with a jeweled neck-piece.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The man was fully clothed, wearing a hoodie and jeans, and had a phone in his pocket, the assistant principal said.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Atlanta traded her short courthouse dress for an A-line strapless lace gown and floor-length veil for the second celebration in Italy.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The veil having been brusquely lifted from his eyes, Blair eventually left the service.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Upon her arrival, the Princess of Wales — dressed in a gray suit and heels — received an overview of RAF Coningsby's work on recent operations, including activity in Poland to support NATO.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Photos emerged of rescue crews dressed in high-visibility vests, shocked worshippers and faith leaders embracing one another near the synagogue.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some wear kittles, white burial shrouds, to signify repentance, according to History.—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Moraes developed computer models to simulate draping a sheet on both a 3D human form and a bas-relief carving to test which version most closely matched the figure preserved in the shroud.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Gerber dressed up in a Spring 2026 Givenchy lace gown with a sheer top, while Pullman opted for a suit and bow-tie.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jenner has been sharing bits and pieces of her ongoing trip to Paris on social media, revealing some jaw-dropping style moments, from a shimmering, silver Schiaparelli gown to a simple black slip dress.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At Spirit Halloween, costumes for all three main characters come in both adult and kids' sizes.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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These Halloween costumes for kids are all under $45.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Move pillows to a new location, transition covers to reflect the change in seasons, try new throw blanket and pillow combinations, swap curtains from two different rooms—so many possibilities.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Nab the blanket on sale to wrap up in all season long or get a head start on holiday shopping and gift it to a loved one.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robe. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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