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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2
as in to shroud
to surround or cover closely
morning fog veiled the fields
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Recent Examples of veil
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 May 2025
The base’s location was carefully guarded until 2013, when Chuck Hagel, then the defense secretary, lifted the veil of secrecy.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
There were veiled references to the American positions throughout the conference, though delegates were reluctant to openly criticize the U.S.
Later, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke of the futility of seeking to turn the clock back to a world that no longer exists.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In his work, a veil of purposefulness hides the despair.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 May 2025
The base’s location was carefully guarded until 2013, when Chuck Hagel, then the defense secretary, lifted the veil of secrecy.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Verb
Halle Berry Halle Berry shows off her skin in a striped see-through gown, plus a Jennifer Behr veiled fascinator.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
There were veiled references to the American positions throughout the conference, though delegates were reluctant to openly criticize the U.S.
Later, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke of the futility of seeking to turn the clock back to a world that no longer exists.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veil
Noun
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Cobwebs surround a mower's engine shroud in the back of the garage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Publicly vilified for freezing during the massacre, Gerald, an ex-school resource officer, lives under a shroud of shame, questioning his will to survive.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Millions of low-cost devices for media streaming, in-vehicle entertainment, and video projection are infected with malware that turns consumer networks into platforms for distributing malware, concealing nefarious communications, and performing other illicit activities, the FBI has warned.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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On December 27, 1908, Boy Staunton (a literal boy, double-underlining Davies’s interest in archetypes) throws a snowball with a stone concealed in it at his friend Duncan.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Phineas and Ferb is officially returning to the Disney Channel after wrapping its fourth season in 2015.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Filming for the two-part live-action adaptation of Wicked wrapped in January 2024.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The carving shows a woman standing with hands clasped in prayer, in a cloak covered in stars.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Will both big-budget tentpoles fare better in winter cloaks?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Though Polish presidential candidates often stand as individuals, rather than representatives of a party, there is little hiding their affiliations, and each major party historically endorses and campaigns for a candidate.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Ukraine was able to smuggle drones deep into Russia by hiding them in the tops of flatbed trucks, which parked near military bases before the drones lifted off to attack planes on the runway.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Meticulously designed, the impressive home is set on a secluded estate enveloped by exquisite gardens, concealed from public view to ensure total privacy.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Though the two shows are quite distinct, Wilford, who is curating her final show for MoCA after moving to the Memphis Art Museum in January, hopes viewers will be able to envelop themselves in each.—
DOUGLAS MARKOWITZ,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The raw data obscures just how substantial and prolonged the downfall of the little guy in the NBA has been.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Complicating matters further are sophisticated networks of onshore and offshore actors who facilitate illicit operations by obscuring catch data, obfuscating labor abuses, and lobbying to maintain lax regulations, according to C4ADS.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Over 200 wildfires are raging across Canada, sending a thick blanket of smoke across the U.S. Midwest.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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These two neutral blankets feature a design inspired by Rachel’s iconic staircase.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Veil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veil. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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