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
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
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
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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
Consider filling in the gaps with some light profiteroles, robed in dark chocolate sauce at the table.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
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
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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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Wear it like Hathaway with tailored trousers or dress it up with a sleek skirt for a soft, sophisticated look.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Lean into the femininity of the pattern by adding a polka-dot skirt or dress to your mix.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The skeletal trees, stripped of their summer green and fiery autumn leaves, stand in a white shroud of snow like stoic models of resilience and grace.—
Thomas Cangelosi,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Artemis 2 Orion crew capsule, inside a protective launch shroud, and its escape rocket are visible amid service platforms inside NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Tailor Rae Moore—who often works with Sabrina Carpenter—was on hand for what was a detailed, painstaking restoration project to get the Versace gown ready.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2026
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Nobody Wants This star Jackie Tohn lit up the red carpet in a marigold Khoon Hooi bustier gown with jewelry by Carina Hardy.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The room houses costumes for performances for the entire year, and there are about 40 years of costumes in the room.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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