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
Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Her bullish head was perched atop a majestically massive silhouette, and her clothes—Chinese robes and corduroy caftans—gave her a shamanic aura.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
The Palace in Madrid and the Waldorf Astoria on Park Ave are just a couple five-star stays where you’ll be enveloped in the brand’s high thread count sheets and sumptuous robes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Ric Flair has stated that his robes cost an average of $11,000 each, with his most expensive one, from his WrestleMania 24 retirement match, costing $15,000.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
For the expedition cruises that take place on Crystal’s larger ships, the A&K expedition cruise guests will stay in Crystal Serenity’s Sapphire or Aquamarine Veranda Suites, each with its own private ocean-view veranda, and outfitted with fine linens by Jesurum of Venice and robes by Etro of Milan.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The TVs were removed (Wi-Fi remains), but Nespresso machines, plush robes, and heated bathroom floors were added.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Meet her siblings Being a Supreme Court justice brings with it somber black robes and an exalted status.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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In a more relaxed photo, Mamet and Jonigkeit are chilling in a bed, wearing plush white robes with their hair hidden under towels.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Her bullish head was perched atop a majestically massive silhouette, and her clothes—Chinese robes and corduroy caftans—gave her a shamanic aura.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
The Palace in Madrid and the Waldorf Astoria on Park Ave are just a couple five-star stays where you’ll be enveloped in the brand’s high thread count sheets and sumptuous robes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Ric Flair has stated that his robes cost an average of $11,000 each, with his most expensive one, from his WrestleMania 24 retirement match, costing $15,000.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
For the expedition cruises that take place on Crystal’s larger ships, the A&K expedition cruise guests will stay in Crystal Serenity’s Sapphire or Aquamarine Veranda Suites, each with its own private ocean-view veranda, and outfitted with fine linens by Jesurum of Venice and robes by Etro of Milan.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The TVs were removed (Wi-Fi remains), but Nespresso machines, plush robes, and heated bathroom floors were added.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Meet her siblings Being a Supreme Court justice brings with it somber black robes and an exalted status.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robes
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There, on opening night in August 1912, an audience in aigrettes and opera cloaks had watched, electrified, as Vaslav Nijinsky danced The Spectre of the Rose with the Ballets Russes.—
Leslie Camhi,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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While invisibility cloaks are a gee-whiz application, metamaterials now offer real-world commercial applications such as new antenna technologies for mobile phones.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Dec. 2018
Noun
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The launch produced a bright, silver-white plume that changed into colorful veils as the sun illuminated the high exhaust at about 70-110 km (45-70 miles).—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hidden within veils of gas and dust lies the brilliant heart of Messier 82 (M82), better known as the Cigar Galaxy.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Gucci, the presenting sponsor since the launch of the gala in 2011, dresses many of the evening’s VIPs.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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On top of that, Free People dresses, Madewell jeans, and more are on sale.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some wear kittles, white burial shrouds, to signify repentance, according to History.—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Smoke from western wildfires shrouds downtown buildings with the Cheyenne Mountain in the background on August 12 in Colorado Springs.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Under the stars, hundreds gather on blankets and folding chairs, some with picnic baskets and bottles of wine, others as passersby who stop, captivated by the 7,000-square-foot screen lighting up the New World Center.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Target dropped dozens of blankets, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and socks, ideal for a celebratory viewing of the show.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nordic Knots Home Slips into the Bedroom Over the past decade, the Swedish heritage brand Nordic Knots has become a household name with its modern line of rugs and curtains that cover all the base layers.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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Stein suggests replacing towels, shower curtains, shower liners, and bath mats before exiting the room.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Robes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robes. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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