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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
But the monks, clad in saffron and maroon robes, soon became unexpected celebrities.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Beyond its core collections, the workshop has extended its craft into couture-level pieces, which range from dragon and phoenix bridal robes to filigree Miao-style hats, and more.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Today, monks in ocher robes stroll the sprawling, verdant grounds.
—Ezra Marcus, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The ceremonial robes for the UK’s House of Lords feature ermine trim, and King Charles III donned a traditional red and ermine robe at his coronation.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The spa features 11 treatment rooms, each more serene than the last, all managed exclusively by the Ritz (so yes, the robes are plush, the tea is infused, and the playlist sounds like an angel curated it).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The monks in their saffron robes have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
During your treatment, lockers, robes, and slippers are provided, making the time even more comfortable for those who aren’t staying on-site.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
The rooms are spacious and appropriately outfitted with Keurig coffee makers, cozy robes, and rustic accents.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
But the monks, clad in saffron and maroon robes, soon became unexpected celebrities.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Beyond its core collections, the workshop has extended its craft into couture-level pieces, which range from dragon and phoenix bridal robes to filigree Miao-style hats, and more.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Today, monks in ocher robes stroll the sprawling, verdant grounds.
—Ezra Marcus, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The ceremonial robes for the UK’s House of Lords feature ermine trim, and King Charles III donned a traditional red and ermine robe at his coronation.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The spa features 11 treatment rooms, each more serene than the last, all managed exclusively by the Ritz (so yes, the robes are plush, the tea is infused, and the playlist sounds like an angel curated it).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The monks in their saffron robes have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
During your treatment, lockers, robes, and slippers are provided, making the time even more comfortable for those who aren’t staying on-site.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 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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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
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Priests with brown cloaks and long hoods walked through it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 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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On March 12, 2003, someone called 911 to report people walking along a highway in Sandy, Utah, near Salt Lake City in long, white robes and veils, just like the pictures broadcast on America’s Most Wanted.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
21 Jan. 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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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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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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Bedsure Pet is an extension label of Bedsure Home; much like its parent brand, Bedsure Pet is known for making comfortable home products that are equal parts cozy and functional, with top-selling options that range from orthopedic pet beds to pet blankets and more.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Other offerings included paintings, candles, soaps, puzzles, jewelry, scarves and blankets.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Robes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robes. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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