ROBED Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in clad

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verb

past tense of robe

as in clothed

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes robed the queen in her ceremonial garments

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The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 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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Dozens of Eckhaus Latta–clad, Tabi-toed aspiring downtown cool kids were lined up around the block to attend a poetry reading at the menswear store, headlined by writer Victoria Rose.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026
Playing for a state title in front of thousands of fans, many of the clad in red, was a fitting end.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Definition of clad

Verb

As the guy, clad in full European cycling-team gear, coasts up to the front-door bench, the mechanic gets a closer look.

— Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Yungblud easily took on the song’s euphoric verses as Corgan accompanied on guitar, both clad in all-black, from the four-time-platinum LP.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of clothed

Adjective

Chavez, who has dressed stars like Kristen Bell, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Rachel Bilson, curated a selection of Quince pieces to reflect how people actually dress in summer.

— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Whereas the others in the background are in bathing suits, my grandparents, walking along the promenade, are fully dressed.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Definition of dressed

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The covered porch created a comfortable, shaded space where the homeowners can watch their kids play, interact with neighbors walking by, and host seasonal gatherings like trick-or-treating on Halloween.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Among the highlights is a double-height living room with a fireplace, a seated bar, and floor-to-ceiling glass doors spilling out to an expansive deck sporting a covered entertaining area, plus a pool and spa.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

Definition of covered

Adjective

Becerra also made what may have been a veiled reference to a viral moment back in May after Hilton posted a video of himself outside a Del Taco restaurant in Barstow, with a sign claiming that location to be one of the original Del Tacos.

— Linh Tat, Daily News, 15 July 2026
Paramount blasted the suit as ‘fundamentally flawed’ and a veiled attempt to protect streaming tech giants, including Netflix.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of veiled

Adjective

Interestingly, often the incumbent is best suited to identify potential successors.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Shaw stays with Tunsil throughout his offseason regimen in Alabama, whipping up meals and snacks that appear suited for a five-star restaurant.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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