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as in concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
shrouded the fact that the child had been adopted
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as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the smog shrouded our aerial view of the city
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as in wrapped
to surround or cover closely
during rainy season the summit of the mountain is shrouded in mist
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Recent Examples of shrouded
Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
But these journeys are shrouded in mystery.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
As always, a bespoke Beyoncé performance is shrouded in mystery.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
The origins of Stonehenge are shrouded in mystery, but it was built to align with the sun on solstice days.
—Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
Details about the missile are shrouded in mystery, and Raytheon officials referred questions on the matter to the Army.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Secrecy has shrouded the project since it was first publicly mentioned by the Department of Defense in April 2022, two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as part of a package of military aid that was being rushed to the beleaguered country.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Secrecy has shrouded Phoenix Ghost since the project was first publicly mentioned by the Department of Defense in April 2022, two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as part of a package of military aid that was being rushed to the beleaguered country.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Uncertainty shrouded every step of Ball’s recovery.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
His dark, rotting character, shrouded in shadow and amplified by an eerie soundtrack, is both terrifying and seductive.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
But these journeys are shrouded in mystery.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
As always, a bespoke Beyoncé performance is shrouded in mystery.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
The origins of Stonehenge are shrouded in mystery, but it was built to align with the sun on solstice days.
—Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
Details about the missile are shrouded in mystery, and Raytheon officials referred questions on the matter to the Army.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Secrecy has shrouded the project since it was first publicly mentioned by the Department of Defense in April 2022, two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as part of a package of military aid that was being rushed to the beleaguered country.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Secrecy has shrouded Phoenix Ghost since the project was first publicly mentioned by the Department of Defense in April 2022, two months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as part of a package of military aid that was being rushed to the beleaguered country.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Uncertainty shrouded every step of Ball’s recovery.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrouded
Verb
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.—
James Palmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, all these great locations and details are obscured constantly, muddled into blurry backgrounds.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the crowded parish hall, a sea of limbs and phones and flashes of light obscured the painting.—
James Factora,
Them,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Visually, these notes bounce back to the console, to the chrome swivel, and then are enveloped in a comely, cushioned daybed, another NJCR piece.—
John Ortved,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
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Despite my decision to ignore it, pressure built as the linen enveloped me, flowing feather-light across the surface of my skin, or binding me tight with delicious friction that built with steady urgency.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Surveillance footage captured the masked gunman shooting Thompson from behind.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Overnight Odyssey Surrounded by masked officers on March 25, Öztürk had no idea who was seizing her or where she was being taken, according to a statement filed on Thursday in federal court.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
13 Apr. 2025
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Often, though, schools are left with no choice but to shut their doors when cities are covered in smoke and families flee under evacuation orders.—
Troy Closson,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Prowler, a wooden roller coaster that debuted in 2009, has replaced 400 feet of its track, while the Zambezi Zinger’s signature spiral lift is going from open air to fully enclosed, a move that creates a new experience for riders and improves the ride’s operations.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The initial impression of prestige clouded critical considerations like fit, costs and expertise needed to address your challenges.—
Shanna Apitz,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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From my own personal trauma and experiences hearing false accusations about him all the time clouded my judgement and got the best of me.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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One frustrating element of Lamar’s production was difficulty seeing him in between shadowy lighting despite the Mission Control assembly of soundboards and video monitors at the back of the stadium floor.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Details in light and shadowy areas are sharp, though the Pixel 8 Pro renders a bit more detail here.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Shrouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrouded. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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