as in cloaked
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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
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Men gathered to pay their final respects, carrying the shrouded bodies through the streets before praying over them.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Only a select group of bidders is invited into this exclusive social club, where the items up for auction remain shrouded in secrecy.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Universa is an alien from outer-space whose home-world’s name, location and pretty much all other relevant information remains shrouded in mystery.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Key partners to the plan say the path ahead remains shrouded in uncertainty.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
This shrouded figure will be pulling strings solo from behind the scenes, coming up with a short list of players to murder that the other Traitors have to choose from.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
However, much remains shrouded in mystery more than a week into the investigation.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Her death remains shrouded in mystery to this day.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2025
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet, like Bessette’s relationship with the Kennedy family scion, her eternity band is shrouded in mystery—imperfectly recorded through rumors, second-hand accounts, and myths invented by the press and populace.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Yacht deals tend to be shrouded in secrecy, with the names of the buyers and sellers intentionally concealed to protect the privacy and security of the ultra-wealthy.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
His bulk, shrouded in a floor-length poncho, appeared almost weightless, ectoplasmic.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Mentally, there's something soothing about the fact that the hotel itself is shrouded in foliage.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The sun is shining, the mountains are shrouded in a purple haze, and, at least for the time being, the local nine are both active and undefeated.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Venus is perpetually shrouded in dense clouds that block direct views of its surface, forcing scientists to rely on radar imagery to study the planet's geology.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Though shrouded in feigned care for the wrongful death of an unborn child, HB 289 and HB 663 will have horrific effects on women, their families and all medical professionals working in gynecology and obstetrics.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
For a woman so shrouded in mystery of her own making, Trump seemingly always finds a way to surprise both fans and, yes, the critics.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Men gathered to pay their final respects, carrying the shrouded bodies through the streets before praying over them.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Only a select group of bidders is invited into this exclusive social club, where the items up for auction remain shrouded in secrecy.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Universa is an alien from outer-space whose home-world’s name, location and pretty much all other relevant information remains shrouded in mystery.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Key partners to the plan say the path ahead remains shrouded in uncertainty.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
This shrouded figure will be pulling strings solo from behind the scenes, coming up with a short list of players to murder that the other Traitors have to choose from.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
However, much remains shrouded in mystery more than a week into the investigation.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Her death remains shrouded in mystery to this day.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
Money troubles Andrew’s financial standing has long been shrouded in secrecy among the Royal family, the Windsors, and their tax accountants.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet, like Bessette’s relationship with the Kennedy family scion, her eternity band is shrouded in mystery—imperfectly recorded through rumors, second-hand accounts, and myths invented by the press and populace.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Yacht deals tend to be shrouded in secrecy, with the names of the buyers and sellers intentionally concealed to protect the privacy and security of the ultra-wealthy.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
His bulk, shrouded in a floor-length poncho, appeared almost weightless, ectoplasmic.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Mentally, there's something soothing about the fact that the hotel itself is shrouded in foliage.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The sun is shining, the mountains are shrouded in a purple haze, and, at least for the time being, the local nine are both active and undefeated.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Venus is perpetually shrouded in dense clouds that block direct views of its surface, forcing scientists to rely on radar imagery to study the planet's geology.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Though shrouded in feigned care for the wrongful death of an unborn child, HB 289 and HB 663 will have horrific effects on women, their families and all medical professionals working in gynecology and obstetrics.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrouded
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Other guests remain cloaked in mystery, which suited the experience fine.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The new character, also called Six Ravens, will sometimes be portrayed as a black bird and other times as a mysterious, cloaked woman with a raven mask.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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The pressure to keep exile concealed—to keep it invisible—mounts when disclosing the reasons motivating the journey would put travelers at risk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Clarke and two others whose mothers also concealed their pregnancies from Nazi guards are among the youngest survivors of the Holocaust.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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But for the past several days, that façade has been obscured by a giant inflatable rat.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Feb. 2026
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Dedication sifts through the turmoil and joy of Mirah’s life with an intimacy rarely obscured by obliquity or metaphor.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2026
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To add a bit of theatrical flair, the gown featured a ruffled funnel neck that wrapped around Taylor from the shoulders up.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Feel wrapped in comfort without drowning in bulk with the Softest Sweats Boat-neck Pullover, a loungewear staple at 25 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Playing a thinly disguised version of himself, Reynolds is, as Schneeberger and Neibaur point out, funny, exasperating, and moving, and Rifkin’s impeccable tailoring of the role to fit his star gives Reynolds a wonderful summation with which to end his career.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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As part of her exit interview for the disguised celebrity guessing game, Entertainment Weekly wanted to get her side of the story.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Feb. 2026
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Footage released by the LVMPD shows the woman, whose face was blurred in the video, approaching the ticket counter with her dog before walking away and leaving the dog's leash tied to the counter.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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And so, to a certain extent, the lines blurred sometimes between ourselves and our characters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tender cake layers are filled and topped with a rich pecan pie filling, then enveloped with a creamy Browned Butter Frosting.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the furor has enveloped Starmer, who appointed Mandelson as Ambassador in 2024.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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The photos and video of the masked person on Guthrie’s doorstep — released by the FBI on February 10 — were taken on two different days, rather than just on February 1, when authorities believe she was abducted, the source said.—
Randi Kaye,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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She is believed to have been taken against her will, and officials have released footage of a masked person on her front porch from the night of her disappearance.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Shrouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrouded. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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