as in sarape
a piece of cloth that is used especially by women as a covering for the head or shoulders
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Recent Examples of shawl
Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 May 2025
This versatile piece transforms effortlessly from wrap to shawl, scarf, or even a light blanket.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2021
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Noun
Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini and Miranda Lambert Added to the 2025 ACM Awards Performance Lineup
The singer opted for a much edgier look that evening, wearing a plunging black Tamara Ralph mini dress with a floor grazing white satin shawl and black pumps to complete the outfit.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 May 2025
This versatile piece transforms effortlessly from wrap to shawl, scarf, or even a light blanket.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Verb
He was also known for living an ascetic lifestyle, often dressing in a loincloth and shawl only.
—Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shawl
Verb
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Scherzinger’s face was contoured and coated in a warm bronzer to match the shimmery sunset shadow on her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Hold cake square over bowl of glaze and, using a small ladle or a serving spoon, ladle glaze all over cake square, making sure to coat all sides.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Another fun option is these glasses on sale now for $22.98 at Oriental Trading, featuring a colorful serape design.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2024
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Big Bend Holiday Hotel Big Bend Holiday Hotel has restored all its rooms with rustic flair, complete with serape curtains and custom tile work.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Phineas and Ferb is officially returning to the Disney Channel after wrapping its fourth season in 2015.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Don't make the mistake of wrapping these in plastic or covering them with a big plastic tarp.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
Noun
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And this guy stole, George, million dollars in payroll taxes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2025
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The two symbols of the papacy handed to Leo were the pallium stole and the fisherman’s ring.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Now, 5000+ free walker capes have been given away, which spark conversation, connection, and community.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The sleeveless dress incorporated a large statement bow at the neckline and a flowing silhouette with coordinated sheer cape.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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One other surprise: profane though Ross could be in conversation, his cheek was easily mantled with a blush.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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However, pyroclastic flow deposits mantle the valleys around the volcano.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Gilgeous-Alexander was blanketed by Nembhard for most of the Thunder’s possession before Haliburton’s winner, but was able to get enough separation for a clean look that just didn’t fall.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The cloud blanketed much of the Caribbean on Monday, extending 2,000 miles from Jamaica past Barbados.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 June 2025
Verb
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However, a more rounded spout may tend to drip or sheet out the liquid in a wider stream than expected.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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But Maduro’s numbers have been widely discredited by both domestic and international observers, based on both polling prior to the election and tally sheets the opposition was able to recover from voting machines before Maduro’s forces shut down the count.—
Rafael Bernal,
The Hill,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Shawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shawl. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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