1
as in concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
shrouded the fact that the child had been adopted
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2
as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the smog shrouded our aerial view of the city
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3
as in wrapped
to surround or cover closely
during rainy season the summit of the mountain is shrouded in mist
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as in cloaked
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Recent Examples of shrouded
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The number of quasars over the region of space examined by the team indicate that the population of shrouded quasars is similar to that of unhidden quasars.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Dense fog shrouded parts of seven states on Wednesday morning, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue numerous dense fog advisories to warn motorists to take precautions as visibility would be poor.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The order’s ritual involving skeletons remains shrouded in mystery to this day, but Penny Castle, grand secretary for the Grand Lodge of Ohio, told The Cincinnati Enquirer in 2022 that bones are used in ceremonies to remind people of their own mortality.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Some of the cast remain shrouded in mystery.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
It's all based on an incredible true story, which, over 80 years later, remains shrouded in mystery.
—EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
But even that only score was shrouded in a bit of head-scratching.
—Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
For too long, the cost of prescriptions has been shrouded in mystery.
—Wendy Barnes, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Although that death shaped Lee’s life and priorities, the facts surrounding it remained elusive, shrouded in silence and secrets.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Historically, the industry has opted for a much lower profile, shrouded in secrecy.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
The program, initially shrouded in secrecy, was later confirmed by both Pyongyang and Moscow.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Perhaps in this case, however, the old adage that all publicity is good publicity is very applicable here, because all of the intrigue surrounding Belichick — whose personal life was historically shrouded in mystery — has made North Carolina that much more of a premier team.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The source of FXTs has been shrouded in mystery.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
But amid the hype around European defense, Muirhead conceded that the exit trajectory for many startups in the sector remains shrouded in uncertainty.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The number of quasars over the region of space examined by the team indicate that the population of shrouded quasars is similar to that of unhidden quasars.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Dense fog shrouded parts of seven states on Wednesday morning, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue numerous dense fog advisories to warn motorists to take precautions as visibility would be poor.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The order’s ritual involving skeletons remains shrouded in mystery to this day, but Penny Castle, grand secretary for the Grand Lodge of Ohio, told The Cincinnati Enquirer in 2022 that bones are used in ceremonies to remind people of their own mortality.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Some of the cast remain shrouded in mystery.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
It's all based on an incredible true story, which, over 80 years later, remains shrouded in mystery.
—EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This one, though, is shrouded by scandal.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
But even that only score was shrouded in a bit of head-scratching.
—Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
For too long, the cost of prescriptions has been shrouded in mystery.
—Wendy Barnes, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Although that death shaped Lee’s life and priorities, the facts surrounding it remained elusive, shrouded in silence and secrets.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Historically, the industry has opted for a much lower profile, shrouded in secrecy.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
The program, initially shrouded in secrecy, was later confirmed by both Pyongyang and Moscow.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Perhaps in this case, however, the old adage that all publicity is good publicity is very applicable here, because all of the intrigue surrounding Belichick — whose personal life was historically shrouded in mystery — has made North Carolina that much more of a premier team.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The source of FXTs has been shrouded in mystery.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrouded
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There are three other food and beverage venues, including El Secreto, a hidden salon and bar, quietly concealed behind an unmarked door on the hotel’s second floor, and La Cava, the adjacent emerald-toned jewel that is Faena’s wine cellar, an intimate setting for unforgettable private gatherings.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Like Seagram's glass walls that revealed rather than concealed, these systems must maintain transparency in their recommendations, augmenting rather than replacing clinical judgment.—
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Justin shares Jack with wife Hailey Baldwin Bieber, and while the couple often shares photos of their son, his face is often obscured.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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And while the game gives some basic tutorials for new abilities, a few mechanics seem intentionally obscured.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some had just wrapped major projects or received reassurances about job security.—
Christopher Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Wilkinson brings the past to the table in this book that is a memoir wrapped in a cookbook.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Throughout a two-hour concert with a 41-song setlist, The Weeknd transformed the 69,000-person venue into an apocalyptic land in the ruins of a city inhabited by cloaked figures.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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Nikitović took inspiration from old Westerns to dress Hart, wanting to introduce him like a mysterious, cloaked cowboy emerging from the desert.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Since opening in 1991, the café has blurred the lines between restaurant, nightclub, and theater.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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For two days, climbers and onlookers gathered around a 45-foot wall—an ephemeral monument suspended above water—where the edges between sport, spectacle, and cultural communion blurred.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The final looks were a crescendo of colorful tinsel and bouncing gift ribbon that completely enveloped the models.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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And finally, the projector rocks a single 5-W speaker only, meaning those wanting to be enveloped in a soundtrack will need to cable up to an external sound system over HDMI eARC or multi-channel S/PDIF.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our children and grandchildren will also likely face these same disguised attempts for decades to come—if there is anything left to protect, that is.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Listen for faint buzzing or clicks that might come from disguised devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His memorial was covered with flowers and handwritten notes of love and gratitude.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Free cash flow is the money that remains in a company's coffers after operating expenses and capital expenditures are covered.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Shrouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrouded. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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