as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
the truth of the affair will always be hidden under a shroud of secrecy
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1
as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
shrouded the fact that the child had been adopted
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the smog shrouded our aerial view of the city
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
during rainy season the summit of the mountain is shrouded in mist
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Recent Examples of shroud
Krys'tal Griffin, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Moraes developed computer models to simulate draping a sheet on both a 3D human form and a bas-relief carving to test which version most closely matched the figure preserved in the shroud.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The next movie from the multi-Oscar winning Everything Everywhere All at Once duo is shrouded in secrecy.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Some wear kittles, white burial shrouds, to signify repentance, according to History.
—Krys'tal Griffin, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Moraes developed computer models to simulate draping a sheet on both a 3D human form and a bas-relief carving to test which version most closely matched the figure preserved in the shroud.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
And that gleaming white cube, shrouded in transparent, gauzy fabric and lit from within, is set up in a vast, entirely black warehouse in Englewood that Black Cube Nomadic Art Museum now calls its Headquarters.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The next movie from the multi-Oscar winning Everything Everywhere All at Once duo is shrouded in secrecy.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shroud
Noun
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There’s also a significant cultural observation made about the mandatory rule that Iranian women shield their faces with a veil.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The veil of Queen Camilla’s mantilla included delicate floral embroidery, echoing the botanical inspiration of the ornate piece.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors also alleged Friday that between December 2024 and September 2025, Blain destroyed or concealed city communications that were public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Shoplifting over $100 by concealing.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Traditional narratives obscure the role slavery might have played in Texas’ drive for independence and portray the Alamo’s defenders as freedom fighters.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Breaking up or obscuring the reflection makes the glass visible to birds, preventing them from hitting your windows.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The foot straps wrapped around the heels of the shoes, while leaving the front of her ankle exposed, which Harvey decorated with an elegant diamond ankle bracelet.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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The 45th Hawai’i International Film Festival wrapped its awards ceremony with a reception at the Halekulani Hotel, distributing $58,000 in prizes across categories celebrating international cinema, Pacific Island storytelling and homegrown Hawai’i talent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 42-seat screening room, originally a cloak room, is officially a part of the private residence of the First Family, but its history from Eisenhower to Reagan was recorded by its longtime projectionist, Paul Fischer.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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My freshman-year college roommate brought an entire underbed storage tub full of medieval costumes (multiple petticoats and cloaks).—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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The top is detailed with faint lines that function to hide the appearance of wrinkles, while the viscose and polyester blend do the rest of the work to create a smooth, wearable shirt.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Basil, of course, is far from perfect, a rude, neurotic, accident-prone manager who insults guests, hides his gambling winnings from his wife and organizes an elaborate impersonation of her when his surprise anniversary party backfires.—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Draped in orange velvet curtains, layered with vintage rugs and filled with embellished pieces that feel as if they’ve been discovered in another time, the space is designed to create an atmosphere that blurs the line between fashion and fantasy.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Battling the debilitating symptoms of a late-stage brain tumor, his grasp on reality becomes increasingly fragile, and as the unlikely duo sets out on the run, old memories blur with the present, dredging up dark secrets from his past.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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This week, Megan Moroney offers up valuable wisdom enveloped in a lilting ballad, while Maddie Lenhart sings of longing for a carefree night of throwing romantic caution to the wind.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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From memoir to literary fiction and from light to dark, these stories—though often complex in content—envelop us in simpler times.—
Nora Dahlia,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Shroud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shroud. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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