as in cloaks
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 clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
robed the queen in her ceremonial garments
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Recent Examples of robes
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Alongside custom robes by Lekha and Oxalis & Wonder Valley bath products, rooms come with record players, inviting guests to select from the vinyl collection in the hotel's listening library.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Rooms come with Botanist & The Chemist toiletries, miniature fluffy robes, a signature purple starfish soft toy, and copious sweet treats, from white chocolate caryatids to cones of M&M’s.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
However, upgraded details like a steamer, embroidered towels, and luxe robes are standard and make your stay even cozier.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The guest rooms skew coastal, with pale wood accents and white walls, while bathrooms are true sanctuaries, complete with soaking tubs and thick robes.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
But the best robes feel a little more intentional, combining comfort and style with materials like lightweight cotton, stretchy spandex, or luxe silk.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Dec. 2025
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
Meanwhile, 52 percent of women want sleepwear like robes, pajamas or nightgowns compared to just 27 percent of men.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Prior to the wedding, the bridal party wore black robes cut with white lace, while Hunt donned a matching robe in white, with black lace.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Alongside custom robes by Lekha and Oxalis & Wonder Valley bath products, rooms come with record players, inviting guests to select from the vinyl collection in the hotel's listening library.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Rooms come with Botanist & The Chemist toiletries, miniature fluffy robes, a signature purple starfish soft toy, and copious sweet treats, from white chocolate caryatids to cones of M&M’s.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
However, upgraded details like a steamer, embroidered towels, and luxe robes are standard and make your stay even cozier.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The guest rooms skew coastal, with pale wood accents and white walls, while bathrooms are true sanctuaries, complete with soaking tubs and thick robes.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
But the best robes feel a little more intentional, combining comfort and style with materials like lightweight cotton, stretchy spandex, or luxe silk.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Dec. 2025
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
Meanwhile, 52 percent of women want sleepwear like robes, pajamas or nightgowns compared to just 27 percent of men.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robes
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The Goldwell Open Air Museum, next to the skeletal buildings of Rhyolite Ghost Town, is a large-scale sculpture installation created by a group of Belgian artists that’s complete with ghostly figures wearing white cloaks.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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My freshman-year college roommate brought an entire underbed storage tub full of medieval costumes (multiple petticoats and cloaks).—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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Kay’s refined style – made up of ivory wool coats, pillbox hats and delicate face veils – is Marty’s aspirational opposite.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2025
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The embroidery in the veils is done by hand.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Dec. 2025
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Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
2 Jan. 2026
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Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker dresses her mattress with these and is a fan of their design and breathable feel.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
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That’s because cutting-edge encryption shrouds information behind mathematical problems (such as factoring enormous numbers) that are conjectured to be unsolvable in any practical amount of time.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
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Then, check out a few other heated blankets on sale.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Store excess blankets in a linen closet, a floor basket, a blanket ladder, or a chest of drawers.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Robes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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