robes 1 of 2

plural of robe

robes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of robe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of robes
Noun
Post-renovation in-room amenities include Dyson hair dryers, white noise machines, plush robes, coffee and tea makers, and mini-fridges. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 In the photos, the famous pair appeared to enjoy the stunning scenery, swim in the clear blue waters and even wore matching grey robes in a sweet selfie. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 The Divine Inspiration area highlights artists who became pastors, including robes from Bishop Marvin Sapp (a GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame 2018 inductee) and others. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025 Her bullish head was perched atop a majestically massive silhouette, and her clothes—Chinese robes and corduroy caftans—gave her a shamanic aura. Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025 But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands. David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025 The Palace in Madrid and the Waldorf Astoria on Park Ave are just a couple five-star stays where you’ll be enveloped in the brand’s high thread count sheets and sumptuous robes. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025 Ric Flair has stated that his robes cost an average of $11,000 each, with his most expensive one, from his WrestleMania 24 retirement match, costing $15,000. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 For the expedition cruises that take place on Crystal’s larger ships, the A&K expedition cruise guests will stay in Crystal Serenity’s Sapphire or Aquamarine Veranda Suites, each with its own private ocean-view veranda, and outfitted with fine linens by Jesurum of Venice and robes by Etro of Milan. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robes
Noun
  • There, on opening night in August 1912, an audience in aigrettes and opera cloaks had watched, electrified, as Vaslav Nijinsky danced The Spectre of the Rose with the Ballets Russes.
    Leslie Camhi, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
  • While invisibility cloaks are a gee-whiz application, metamaterials now offer real-world commercial applications such as new antenna technologies for mobile phones.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 7 Dec. 2018
Noun
  • The launch produced a bright, silver-white plume that changed into colorful veils as the sun illuminated the high exhaust at about 70-110 km (45-70 miles).
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Hidden within veils of gas and dust lies the brilliant heart of Messier 82 (M82), better known as the Cigar Galaxy.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Gucci, the presenting sponsor since the launch of the gala in 2011, dresses many of the evening’s VIPs.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • On top of that, Free People dresses, Madewell jeans, and more are on sale.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some wear kittles, white burial shrouds, to signify repentance, according to History.
    Krys'tal Griffin, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Smoke from western wildfires shrouds downtown buildings with the Cheyenne Mountain in the background on August 12 in Colorado Springs.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Plus, they’re made of a far softer, cozier fabric than the threadbare fleece blankets airlines typically provide.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Cozy fall blankets tie everything together and provide warmth for chilly autumn nights.
    Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The side walls and the top flap zip open, and the mesh walls have tiny curtains that roll up or Velcro closed to give your pet some peace and quiet.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • This gives the illusion of ceiling height as well as space behind the curtains.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Robes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robes. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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