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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 June 2026
The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay.
—Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
This is an agiary, a Zoroastrian place of worship for India’s Parsi community, where priests in white robes stoke a sacred flame around the clock and recite ancient Avestan prayers that have survived three millennia.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
After a few minutes of ritual, a group of three men shed their long black robes to reveal flowing gowns and began their sema, or ceremony, a ritual that has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Moon Palace The Grand—Cancun Cancun, Mexico Kid-sized slippers and robes.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The handmaids’ crimson robes evolved into protest iconography around the world because the story captured fears about authoritarianism and gender more viscerally than overt political messaging ever could.
—Marc Adelman, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Several men in traditional djellaba robes and balgha slippers banged on drums and led the joyous chants to extend the party, which was hosted by the Moroccan American Council Association of South Florida.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Refresh your summer with luxurious towels and robes from Cozy Earth.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
One TikToker posted a video of 4 women on a rooftop balcony, 3 of whom were wearing black robes and a 4th wearing white.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 June 2026
The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay.
—Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
This is an agiary, a Zoroastrian place of worship for India’s Parsi community, where priests in white robes stoke a sacred flame around the clock and recite ancient Avestan prayers that have survived three millennia.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
After a few minutes of ritual, a group of three men shed their long black robes to reveal flowing gowns and began their sema, or ceremony, a ritual that has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Moon Palace The Grand—Cancun Cancun, Mexico Kid-sized slippers and robes.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The handmaids’ crimson robes evolved into protest iconography around the world because the story captured fears about authoritarianism and gender more viscerally than overt political messaging ever could.
—Marc Adelman, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Several men in traditional djellaba robes and balgha slippers banged on drums and led the joyous chants to extend the party, which was hosted by the Moroccan American Council Association of South Florida.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Refresh your summer with luxurious towels and robes from Cozy Earth.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robes
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Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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While both draw big crowds and, like the pope, Bad Bunny often dresses in white, their messages are contrasting.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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The most famous Colombian fan is Gustavo Llanos, known as El Cole (Birdman), who dresses like a tri-colored bird and has been to every World Cup Colombia participated in since 1990.—
Michelle Kaufman
May 29,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The veils of the universe have thinned.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
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The veils of the universe have thinned.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Smoke from a Boyle Heights warehouse fire shrouds Dodger Stadium in acrid haze before the Dodgers’ 12-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Other common spaces, like the living and family rooms, lean into relaxed style, with cozy blankets from Iman’s Chasa home collection and plenty of places to literally put your feet up.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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As the match heated up, a roar of cheers erupted from the crowd gathered on picnic blankets and lawn chairs in front of the big screen as Messi, Argentina’s star forward, launched the ball through the net.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Robes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robes. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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