as in shroud
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
under the veil of descending darkness the thieves began their operation
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
a thicket of bushes veils the private beach from the road
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as in to shroud
to surround or cover closely
morning fog veiled the fields
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Recent Examples of veil
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2025
Flooding confidential The veil of secrecy over flood history — and concerns about disclosure sinking home values — extends beyond FEMA to cover other government agencies across South Florida.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Christopher Esber veiled tulle overlay gown $2,075 THE WEBSTER
A sheer tulle overlay on the bodice and sleeves is just right for the bride who doesn’t shy away from making a bold fashion statement.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Women attendees were advised to wear a black dress that was preferably long and a coordinating veil and gloves.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2025
Flooding confidential The veil of secrecy over flood history — and concerns about disclosure sinking home values — extends beyond FEMA to cover other government agencies across South Florida.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
The search for the replacement was veiled in secrecy — no one on the MoMA board would discuss it in any form.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Christopher Esber veiled tulle overlay gown $2,075 THE WEBSTER
A sheer tulle overlay on the bodice and sleeves is just right for the bride who doesn’t shy away from making a bold fashion statement.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veil
Noun
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Located atop the power-supply shroud, a second set of fan-mounting holes is threaded to accept included #6-32 screws from the top.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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See treasures Iron brooches that would have been used to secure shrouds or clothing were found placed around the chest or wrist in some graves, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Johnson claimed that Combs’ team went to extreme lengths to conceal the video, alleging that Florez was offered $100,000 to keep the footage a secret.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2025
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According to dark money hawks, this pass-through funding tactic allows Qatar to conceal state backing as private sector contributions.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
Verb
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In the third image, Spears admires her new ring, while Maslow wraps his arms around her.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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The palate features red berry notes of strawberry and black cherry, black pepper, chili peppers, and wood spices, wrapped around an earthy and smoky core.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The highlight is a room housing exceptional creations including the court cloak with a sweeping train worn by Franca Florio, the wife of a Sicilian businessman and shipowner, when she was appointed lady-in-waiting to Italy’s Queen Elena in 1902.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
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And the feather cloak was woven using a technique that, until now, has only been found in Chimú and Inca sites dating a few centuries later, reports Spanish news agency Agencia EFE.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The boy hides aloft in the Sycamore Gap tree's branches.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Each level is also absolutely crawling with secret collectibles hidden in various nooks and crannies, which often tease you with a glimpse through a hole in some impassable wall or rock formation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Within hours, the catastrophic accident was enveloped by a frenzy of media attention.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, the scent features a rich, enveloping blend of oud, sandalwood, jasmine, and vetiver that’ll transform your wash days into a restorative, spa-like retreat.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Again the water spray obscured what happened there just before the twister lost its power.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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Derrick White and Jrue Holiday were almost good enough to obscure the absence of Brown and Tatum in the game’s final 20 minutes.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
Noun
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To make a no-sew, DIY tug toy: Cut an old shirt, blanket or towel into strips.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Keep scrolling for more two-in-one travel blankets and pillows, starting at $18.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Veil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veil. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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