as in cloak
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
with the coming of spring the hills will once again don their robes of green
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
robed the queen in her ceremonial garments
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Recent Examples of robe
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Best Hotels & Resorts Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge With elegant dining options, a Nordic spa, and deluxe bedding and robes in the guest rooms, the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis Village smooths out the rough edges of any wilderness getaway.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
He was robed for an event at the state Capitol on Thursday and said he’ll be dressed the same way on Saturday in Modesto.
—Modesto Bee Staff, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
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Noun
Amenities included in an Away Spa day pass include robes, slippers and access to locker rooms with steam showers and a relaxation lounge with snacks and drinks.
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Consider filling in the gaps with some light profiteroles, robed in dark chocolate sauce at the table.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for robe
Noun
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There's a good chance of seeing the endangered mourning cloak butterfly in early spring.—
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The cost is also that a religious cloak has the power to disguise what may actually lie underneath.—
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From statement kitchen islands clad in marble effect porcelain to entryway floors where guests can keep their shoes on without the guilt, this material delivers practicality and style in several spaces within a home.—
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In one shot from the campaign, Hailey also sits in a large chest of drawers, painting her toenails while clad in her Victoria's Secret lingerie.—
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View gallery - 6 images There are a bunch of dedicated devices that literally lift the veil of darkness to reveal a secret nocturnal world.—
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For years, Maryland’s sprawling nonprofit sector has operated behind a veil of secrecy that state leaders praise publicly but struggle to explain under scrutiny.—
Verb
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Wear it like Hathaway with tailored trousers or dress it up with a sleek skirt for a soft, sophisticated look.—
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Lean into the femininity of the pattern by adding a polka-dot skirt or dress to your mix.—
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The skeletal trees, stripped of their summer green and fiery autumn leaves, stand in a white shroud of snow like stoic models of resilience and grace.—
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The Artemis 2 Orion crew capsule, inside a protective launch shroud, and its escape rocket are visible amid service platforms inside NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center.—
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Tailor Rae Moore—who often works with Sabrina Carpenter—was on hand for what was a detailed, painstaking restoration project to get the Versace gown ready.—
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Nobody Wants This star Jackie Tohn lit up the red carpet in a marigold Khoon Hooi bustier gown with jewelry by Carina Hardy.—
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
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The room houses costumes for performances for the entire year, and there are about 40 years of costumes in the room.—
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Quince Organic Airy Gauze Bed Blanket Complete the look of your hotel-worthy bed with a lightweight cotton bed blanket that can act as both an extra layer of warmth at night or the perfect oversized throw for afternoon naps, movie nights, and cozy mornings with your favorite book.—
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Amazon’s chart of best-selling throw blankets.—
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“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robe. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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