as in shrouds
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 conceals
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 wraps
to surround or cover closely
morning fog veiled the fields
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Recent Examples of veils
Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
By peering through thick veils of gas and dust, radio astronomers have been able to watch young binary stars orbit around one another in the heart of star-forming clouds — and, in the process, have revealed the stars' masses.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Look out for accessories like lace gloves (up 95 percent), body chain jewelry (up 240 percent), red wedding veils (up 255 percent), Juliet caps (up 245 percent), and pearl headdresses (up 225 percent)—you’re about to see them everywhere.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Her dance of the seven veils is sexy typing.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
University policies and book contracts may offer veils of legitimacy and shields from legal liability.
—Emily Hodgson Anderson, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
The Sisters wear black floor-length habits and veils that smell of lilacs and ammonia cleaner.
—Literary Hub, 16 Feb. 2026
At each ceremony, Adame-Clark stood at a podium in front of the courthouse as couples — some wearing wedding dresses and veils or tuxedos, others dressed more casually — gathered on the steps.
—Michel Fortier, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Feb. 2026
Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
Gold lace demurely veils a woman’s face beneath a crown-like headpiece.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
In the Danube Delta, silence reigns—broken only by pelican wings, rustling reeds, and drifting river mist that veils the labyrinth of wetlands.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Bridal headwear is becoming bolder and more statement-making, with rising searches for fascinators, Juliet cap veils, and custom wedding hats signaling that cool-girl alternatives to the traditional veil are gaining momentum.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
By peering through thick veils of gas and dust, radio astronomers have been able to watch young binary stars orbit around one another in the heart of star-forming clouds — and, in the process, have revealed the stars' masses.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Look out for accessories like lace gloves (up 95 percent), body chain jewelry (up 240 percent), red wedding veils (up 255 percent), Juliet caps (up 245 percent), and pearl headdresses (up 225 percent)—you’re about to see them everywhere.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Her dance of the seven veils is sexy typing.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
University policies and book contracts may offer veils of legitimacy and shields from legal liability.
—Emily Hodgson Anderson, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
The Sisters wear black floor-length habits and veils that smell of lilacs and ammonia cleaner.
—Literary Hub, 16 Feb. 2026
At each ceremony, Adame-Clark stood at a podium in front of the courthouse as couples — some wearing wedding dresses and veils or tuxedos, others dressed more casually — gathered on the steps.
—Michel Fortier, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
Upon their return, Rebekah sees Isaac and veils herself while Eliezer informs Isaac of the news, after which Isaac takes Rebekah into the tent of his mother, Sarah.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
Gold lace demurely veils a woman’s face beneath a crown-like headpiece.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
In the Danube Delta, silence reigns—broken only by pelican wings, rustling reeds, and drifting river mist that veils the labyrinth of wetlands.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veils
Noun
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The 39 members of the group were discovered lying on their backs and covered by purple shrouds.—
Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Many of its songs crystallize around samples of choirs singing, their soft syllables dissolving beneath heavy shrouds of reverb.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For the cooking areas, Rockwell’s team installed floor-to-ceiling subway tile, a giant island, and deep-green millwork from Plain English that conceals all of the essentials.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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In fact, Nicky and Morgan’s middle-class respectability conceals an overwhelming existential paralysis.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Forestry House wraps around a living tree near Travelers Rest, South Carolina.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps the home, while eight private balconies offer unobstructed views of the Nashville skyline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Anybody heading into the spring with a seasonably cheerful and rosy view of world affairs will be well-met by the return of the patron saints of drone metal, pulling on their cloaks to herald our everlong winter.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two-year-old Mala Audio Bar sets its cocktails to the crackle of vintage vinyl, while Konbini hides behind a grocery storefront, opening into a Colombian-Japanese speakeasy where disco and highballs collide amid a beautiful crowd.—
Allie Lazar,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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More than 2,500 shoppers have given it a perfect rating, and reviewers appreciate that the lightweight formula hides dark circles — without settling into fine lines.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Steak and kidney pie with a flaky crust that envelops chunks of steak and mineral-bright nuggets of liver in a deep brown gravy.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the morgue, the babies were brought in with their diapers and blankets and with their hospital ID bracelets still wrapped around their tiny ankles.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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These blankets have proven their structural integrity for hundreds of years, even 19th-century weaves are still going strong.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
4 May 2026
Verb
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This language also obscures the ultimatums presented to Iran under threat of American force, making coercion sound like collaboration.—
Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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What that survey obscures, however, is the cost of avoidance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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