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
Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The dress code is very much relaxed, island chic; those actually staying here are usually in swimsuits, beachwear, or even donning the plush white robes provided in-room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
That version depicted the president in red and white robes holding a light in one hand and blessing a sick man with the other.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Accordingly, medieval epic poems and art often depicted Muslims as near-demonic, bloodthirsty figures wearing turbans and strange robes.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
His likeness, complete with robes and a halo, and sometimes holding an AR-15 or a box of bullets, could be found on T-shirts, prayer candles, gun magazines and other items.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Choose from long and short classic notch collar pajama sets and beautiful robes.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Old or young, dressed in religious robes or in regular clothing, people had come to pay their respects.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
The pair, clad in black robes, are barely visible on stage.
—David Harris, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
The statue of Elizabeth will be wrought from bronze by sculptor Martin Jennings, taking inspiration from the famous Pietro Annigoni portrait depicting the late queen clothed in the robes of the Order of the Garter and looking into the distance, the UK’s Cabinet Office announced Monday.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The dress code is very much relaxed, island chic; those actually staying here are usually in swimsuits, beachwear, or even donning the plush white robes provided in-room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
That version depicted the president in red and white robes holding a light in one hand and blessing a sick man with the other.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Accordingly, medieval epic poems and art often depicted Muslims as near-demonic, bloodthirsty figures wearing turbans and strange robes.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
His likeness, complete with robes and a halo, and sometimes holding an AR-15 or a box of bullets, could be found on T-shirts, prayer candles, gun magazines and other items.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Choose from long and short classic notch collar pajama sets and beautiful robes.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Old or young, dressed in religious robes or in regular clothing, people had come to pay their respects.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
The pair, clad in black robes, are barely visible on stage.
—David Harris, SPIN, 7 Apr. 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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Anybody heading into the spring with a seasonably cheerful and rosy view of world affairs will be well-met by the return of the patron saints of drone metal, pulling on their cloaks to herald our everlong winter.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Her dance of the seven veils is sexy typing.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Men in jackets and pressed slacks drift through the hallways with equally elegant ladies on their arms; when dinner time arrives, everyone dresses for the occasion, as did the generations of guests before them.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The open-air space also has fire pits, umbrellas, blankets and giant TV screens.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fluff and rotate throw pillows, vacuum under couch cushions, declutter coffee tables and side tables, wash blankets and throws and add fresh flowers or greenery.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Robes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robes. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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