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noun

Definition of shawl

as in stole

a piece of cloth that is used especially by women as a covering for the head or shoulders

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Noun

Of Arshime, hair covered by a white shawl, pointing to the cross shape in the coffee grounds. — Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026 Bobby’s color palette is bizarre, and her idea of a sash that transforms into a shawl scarf is really cool but executed poorly. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

Indeed, genuine Kashmiri shawls in that period could cost £200 or more. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025 But Pashmina shawls from Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh, Kutch Embroidery from Gujarat, Chendamanglam Dhoties from Kerala and Madhur Kathi mats from West Bengal also fall into this category. — Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for shawl

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Noun

Continue reading … BENCH BRAWL — Democratic lawmaker calls for SCOTUS expansion, says GOP 'stole' seats.

— , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
On June 29, 2026, Miami-Dade buried a FIFA 2026 stole, an FIU Panthers mascot and memorabilia from historian Dorothy Jenkins Fields honoring her legacy in preserving Black history and culture including photos of the Historic Lyric Theater.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of stole

Noun

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, 28 Apr. 2026
At folding tables covered in colorful serapes, crockpots bubble with carne asada, as Hernandez’s brother, sister and other workers prep chile de arbol and dice onions for guacamole.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026

Definition of serape

Verb

Americana musician Brandi Carlile just wrapped a three-night stint at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and fans who attended the Saturday show got a special surprise when she was joined by ‘90s rock legend Alanis Morissette.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Season 2 wrapped in April and was won by RJ Reynolds, a Project Manager from Texas.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrap

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The look featured short-shorts with an open, semi-sheer tiered cape with ruffle elements.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The Bengals came close on so many occasions, but when clutch performances were needed, that’s when Burrow and Chase put on their capes and played superhero.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of cape

Verb

But dormant wildflower seeds can spring into action when conditions are just right, carpeting the landscape with delightful blooms.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Foliage-seekers can alight in the town of Winona, Minnesota, located on an island in the Mississippi—where visitors hike, kayak, or fish amid craggy river bluffs carpeted with ever-changing treetops.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of carpet

Verb

Lego Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set Brighten up your bookshelf, desk, or mantle with this artificial succulent set that one of our shopping writers called her favorite piece of home décor.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Farms with multiple species also provide habitat for colorful and charismatic wildlife such as the endangered Yellow-eared Parrot and mantled howling monkey.

— Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Definition of mantle

Verb

The Panhandle remains blanketed in storm watches and warning, with mandatory evacuations underway in four counties and a state of emergency declared in 25 counties.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Converging tropical storm systems that doused parts of the Front Range and Eastern Plains with rain this week — while largely skipping over metro Denver — blanketed the summit of Pikes Peak with snow Thursday.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026

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