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as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
a long black velvet mantle
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2
as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
the mantle of secrecy that surrounds the operations of the organization's hierarchy
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
early-morning fog mantled the fields along the river
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Recent Examples of mantle
Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
With President Andrzej Duda of the conservative Law and Justice Party (PiS) unable to run for a third term, Karol Nawrocki – currently head of Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance – is attempting to pick up his mantle.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind the game didn’t even have mantling for a while.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Built in the Greek Revival style and five stories tall, Stanton Hall showcases massive French gold-leaf mirrors, Italian marble fireplace mantles, ornate grillwork and elaborate furniture.
—Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
With President Andrzej Duda of the conservative Law and Justice Party (PiS) unable to run for a third term, Karol Nawrocki – currently head of Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance – is attempting to pick up his mantle.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Verb
Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set Brighten up your bookshelf, desk, or mantle with this artificial succulent set, designed for adult builders.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind the game didn’t even have mantling for a while.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mantle
Noun
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For instance, forget the Vader helmet, that set is the first one to give Titans a cloak, which will be cool by itself.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The cloak and the other grave goods suggest that the Caral culture developed both advanced fishing technology and artistic techniques.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Lovato, meanwhile, was a vision in her custom Vivienne Westwood wedding gown and cathedral-style veil.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The bride completed the look with a long cathedral veil.—
Ilaria Perrotta,
Glamour,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Williamson shared an Instagram Stories selfie with Hudson, who had her arms wrapped around the celebrity chef’s shoulders.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Outdoors, the residence stuns with an oversized private terrace that wraps around two sides of the penthouse, and is outfitted with a bioethanol fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating and a dining area under a pergola.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In photographs from the outing, Thurman rocked a gray blazer, black turtleneck and a flowy black skirt while her youngest opted for a green cape, matching dress and small black bag.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Brown fouled out with 2:50 left in the third quarter, banished to the Phantom Zone, hanging up his cape with 20 points on 8-for-20 shooting.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Further down the road, a proper F50 cleat with a TPU shroud enabling everyday wear is expected to release in 2026 while catering to the #BootsOnlySummer TikTok trend.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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As this happens, the gas in this stellar shroud accelerates to speeds as great as 1.6 million miles per hour (700 kilometers per second), which is around 1,000 times as fast as the top speed of a Lockheed Martin F-16 jet fighter.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The area between Jim Wilson Road, Henry Harris Road, Waxhaw Highway and the Union County line envelops the massive Walnut Creek subdivision.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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But the real showstopper was her feathery shawl, whose massive 18-foot train enveloped the carpet — and required six helpers (plus some assistance from Evan) to carry it.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The fencing should enclose the pool, have a self-close latch out of the reach of children and be at least 4 feet high.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The intricate lacing system is enclosed and features white accents.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The court held that only Congress has the constitutional power to regulate foreign commerce, and issued a permanent injunction blocking Trump’s blanket tariff orders.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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Also, there's something romantic about setting up blankets in pillows in a truck bed and settling in under the stars.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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