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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Almost identical in composition, the paintings all depict a young, doe-eyed subject in white robes, instrument in hand and turned slightly away from the viewer.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
From the Four Seasons to the Ritz-Carlton, our favorite hotel robes transport you around the world, without setting foot outdoors.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
On the short walk from the changing rooms to the outdoor saunas — despite banya hats flying off and robes coming undone in the sub-30-degree weather — the sauna-goers were grinning.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Watching the robes There will be no shortage of scenarios in the weeks ahead that hinge on the Revolutionary Guards’s choices.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Less than a decade ago, university officials had to address old yearbooks showing students in Ku Klux Klan robes, using racist language or displaying racist caricatures.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Stanley, meanwhile, focused on the Judges’ Trial — the men who wore robes, presided over law and order and signed their names to atrocity.
—Karen Kramer, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Even the nonpartisan institutions of government—the Supreme Court and Joint Chiefs of Staff—attend in robes and uniforms, adding the symbolism of their respectful neutrality.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Details are carefully considered, with blackout curtains, an air conditioning unit in the headboard, a mosquito net canopy, and a large wardrobe stocked with robes, slippers, a yoga mat, and other bush essentials.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Almost identical in composition, the paintings all depict a young, doe-eyed subject in white robes, instrument in hand and turned slightly away from the viewer.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
From the Four Seasons to the Ritz-Carlton, our favorite hotel robes transport you around the world, without setting foot outdoors.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
On the short walk from the changing rooms to the outdoor saunas — despite banya hats flying off and robes coming undone in the sub-30-degree weather — the sauna-goers were grinning.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Watching the robes There will be no shortage of scenarios in the weeks ahead that hinge on the Revolutionary Guards’s choices.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Less than a decade ago, university officials had to address old yearbooks showing students in Ku Klux Klan robes, using racist language or displaying racist caricatures.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Stanley, meanwhile, focused on the Judges’ Trial — the men who wore robes, presided over law and order and signed their names to atrocity.
—Karen Kramer, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Even the nonpartisan institutions of government—the Supreme Court and Joint Chiefs of Staff—attend in robes and uniforms, adding the symbolism of their respectful neutrality.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 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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In the years after the monarchy was overthrown, the government required women to wear dark, long, baggy cloaks with socks and sensible shoes.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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The brand, first launched in 2018, has featured a limited edition Minecraft Dungeons collaboration (with Microsoft and Mojang) for cloaks and hoodies, and Five Nights at Freddy’s wearable blankets and winter jackets.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Sisters wear black floor-length habits and veils that smell of lilacs and ammonia cleaner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
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Newspaper archives show couples wearing their finest attire, brides wearing veils cascading down their full-length gowns and others wearing red or pink in a nod to Valentine’s Day.—
Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
8 Feb. 2026
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For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
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Middleburg also dresses to the nines for the holiday season, with festivities kicking off the first weekend of December during a multiday affair known as Christmas in Middleburg.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many of its songs crystallize around samples of choirs singing, their soft syllables dissolving beneath heavy shrouds of reverb.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The glacier – now wrapped in vast white shrouds in a desperate attempt to slow its melting – emerges as both subject and body, altar and loss.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Attendees are encouraged to bring drinks, food, lawn chairs and blankets.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Multiple people compared the snakes to weighted blankets, providing a firm, calming pressure.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Robes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robes. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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