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
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
The Qataris, garbed in white robes with red sashes, sat directly behind the goal in the lower bowl.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Fans wore glitter, Stars-and-Stripes high-tops, overalls, robes and the team's hallmark jerseys.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Hard Rock Hotel New York has the Messi Legendary Suite, designed in collaboration with the Argentine star for stays June 10—July 31 with a swag bag and exclusive Messi robes.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The rest was all flowing robes and harem pants and scarves, at least two.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
The Qataris, garbed in white robes with red sashes, sat directly behind the goal in the lower bowl.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Fans wore glitter, Stars-and-Stripes high-tops, overalls, robes and the team's hallmark jerseys.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Hard Rock Hotel New York has the Messi Legendary Suite, designed in collaboration with the Argentine star for stays June 10—July 31 with a swag bag and exclusive Messi robes.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The rest was all flowing robes and harem pants and scarves, at least two.
—Literary Hub, 9 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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Former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves saw these images and posted on X that Hegseth had become America’s Kadyrov, a reference to the Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov, who also dresses his children in military gear.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
11 June 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 veils of the universe have thinned.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Unlike the vivid green curtains commonly associated with the northern lights, these auroras appeared as soft crimson veils spread across the night sky.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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The 39 members of the group were discovered lying on their backs and covered by purple shrouds.—
Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 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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Plus, there’s an additional bottom level that’s perfect for storage baskets, extra blankets, and books.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Viewers bring blankets, chairs and picnics to watch the films.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Robes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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