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
Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
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
Amazon also sells these three shrouded ghosts.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
The comet's nucleus will be shrouded in a luminous halo of gas and dust, with a long tail streaming out behind.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Britt’s wife, according to PEOPLE, stepped outside during the concert to record a video when her camera captured a boat shrouded in darkness in the water.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Great performances are shrouded by the sheer number of characters vying for our attention.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
Under a tent shrouded in shade cloth at the Desert Botanical Garden, a place known for its showy cactus displays and wildflower blooms, sits a curious collection of inconspicuous plants that could be easily overlooked by the untrained eye.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The final episode saw Carly and Freddie get engaged, only to be interrupted by her mother, a figure shrouded in mystery throughout the original and reboot shows.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The origins of Hepburn's true name are shrouded in mystery.
—Jodi Guglielmi, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Heavy clouds of fog shrouded the stage while strobes lit up the band’s opening, and a bubble machine was put into action at least twice during the night.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
When opinions overtake data, the path forward becomes shrouded in darkness, and the future becomes uncertain.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
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
Amazon also sells these three shrouded ghosts.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Instead of traditional shoelaces, the Air Afrique x Nike Air Max RK61 features an upper which is shrouded with a zipper closure affixed with metallic hardware.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
The comet's nucleus will be shrouded in a luminous halo of gas and dust, with a long tail streaming out behind.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Britt’s wife, according to PEOPLE, stepped outside during the concert to record a video when her camera captured a boat shrouded in darkness in the water.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Great performances are shrouded by the sheer number of characters vying for our attention.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
Under a tent shrouded in shade cloth at the Desert Botanical Garden, a place known for its showy cactus displays and wildflower blooms, sits a curious collection of inconspicuous plants that could be easily overlooked by the untrained eye.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The final episode saw Carly and Freddie get engaged, only to be interrupted by her mother, a figure shrouded in mystery throughout the original and reboot shows.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The origins of Hepburn's true name are shrouded in mystery.
—Jodi Guglielmi, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Heavy clouds of fog shrouded the stage while strobes lit up the band’s opening, and a bubble machine was put into action at least twice during the night.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrouded
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And, fittingly for a couple who met on Carpool Karaoke, there’s a serious karaoke setup concealed behind custom cabinetry in the living room.—
Catherine Hong,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Although her shoes were concealed due to the floor-length design of her dress, Lopez also went for a fun yet classic pair of shoes, opting for the Jimmy Choo Max sandals, with a towering heel measuring 150mm.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The other names on the list were obscured, leading to widespread fan speculation about his future opponents.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those numbers didn't make headlines and, some experts fear, were obscured by the death toll.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cuoco is best known for her 12-season run as Penny on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, which wrapped in 2019.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Kidman confirmed that her fantasy sequel, which also stars Sandra Bullock, had wrapped filming earlier this month.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 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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For a president whose foreign policy has often blurred into personal business, the coincidence is too rich to ignore.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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When Swift’s website finally unveiled the project (with its cover art blurred at the time), the color scheme proved to be a blend of glittery orange and mint green.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our subject was also complicated by the myths that enveloped it.—
Sarah Botstein,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Suddenly something enveloped it and pulled it toward the surface.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Wilcox’s defenses have multiple fronts using four and three down linemen, stemming on the same play and disguised coverages.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Millais covered her body with flowers that signify love, pain, innocence, and faithfulness.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Shrouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrouded. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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