ROBE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈrōb

Definition of robe

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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verb

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

Noun

Her second cover, for the July 1989 issue, shows her with wet hair in a white dressing robe, in a photograph taken by Herb Ritts. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The Foos were also augmented by a choir decked out in multi-colored robes throughout the show. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

There stood the great house with all its windows robed in silver. — Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for robe

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Noun

The sculpture depicts a female figure, her cloak billowing out in the shape of a seed around her and etched with more than 300 global symbols of peace, holding olive branches and surrounded by six children, each representing a continent.

— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Accompanying the drones will be a suite of musical scores and dialogue from the films, as well as a live performance by an electric violinist (dressed in a wizard’s cloak) to help amplify the soundtrack.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of cloak

Verb

The resulting low-slung structure is clad in understated materials, with a sloping bronze-colored roof, stone chimney, expansive glazing, and teak siding.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
The Petite Pelican is based on a double-axle trailer and is clad in white board-and-batten siding, with a metal roof.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of clothe

Noun

The natural nail color still shines through, while a subtle rosy or nude-colored veil creates a polished, glossy effect.

— Paula Oelbaum, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2026
With the eyes of the theme park industry on it, Disney had a perfect opportunity to lift the veil a little more on its plans for Abu Dhabi, especially as D23 only comes around every other year.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of veil

Noun

The secrecy mandate in state law shrouds more than just the financial details of a project.

— Rob Davis, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2026
While music from the Campari Lounge boomed into the evening, approximately 100 demonstrators unwound a shroud bearing the names of 60,000 people who have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war two and a half years ago.

— John Bleasdale, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of shroud

Verb

To mark the start of her sold-out, four-night run at New York City’s Madison Square Garden this past weekend, Dean debuted a fresh take on classic glamour with a glimmering chainmail halter gown by Ralph Lauren.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Rose had recently worked with Taylor on her wedding dress for 1950’s Father of the Bride—and would go on to mastermind Grace Kelly’s iconic bridal gown six years later.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of gown

Noun

Pets stay free of charge and are treated just as royally with organic snacks, blankets, and toys.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Additionally, make sure to toss any fleece blankets, Peck adds, noting that keeping them on display—or worse, using them as sofa covers—is a major no-no for adults.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of blanket

Verb

The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Sessa is an attractive young man with Tony's impossibly lean physique, who looks good in every single piece of 1975-era costuming.

— Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

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