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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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as in cloaked
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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
Adjective
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
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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
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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
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Those subsidies became more generous under the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021 to ensure more Americans were covered during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Drugs administered by doctors such as oncologists or rheumatologists are paid by another Medicare program, called Part B and aren't covered by the cap.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
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
Adjective
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The masked metal maniac made his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during a shocking cameo in the mid-credits scene for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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At first, the cause of her panic is unclear, but soon a masked man with an axe appears in the background, and all confusion is gone.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 July 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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Here are a some of the details contained in the document release: A shadowy figure behind 1122 King Road Prior to the attack, the roommates living at 1122 King Road experienced a string of strange occurrences – including a glimpse of a man who was seen staring at one of the victims.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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In the case of Tether, this payout is in the billions and makes the most money per employee of any enterprise, except for shadowy enterprises such as drug dealing or other illicit activities.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Shrouded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrouded. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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