1
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
Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 June 2025
The Oval Office now features various flourishes including gold ornaments around door frames, gold figurines on the fireplace mantle and a framed copy of the Declaration of Independence behind blue velvet curtains.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 June 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
In a new report from Variety, insiders said that Amazon is seeking a British actor under the age of 30 for to assume the 007 mantle.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 June 2025
The Oval Office now features various flourishes including gold ornaments around door frames, gold figurines on the fireplace mantle and a framed copy of the Declaration of Independence behind blue velvet curtains.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 June 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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The parade is built to shine in the cloak of darkness, with an untold number of lighting effects.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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The Shaun of the Dead actor, 53, was photographed in Hagrid's signature cloak and billowing hair and beard as production officially commences at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Not only that, but Katie Gaudreau’s veil featured custom messages in her brothers’ handwriting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The post also pulled back the veil, if only slightly, on the complex and secretive process federal officials use to determine who belongs on terrorism watch lists that can influence decisions every day by employers, airport security and law enforcement.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Open up the panels for a cooler, roomier feel, or layer in more blankets and wrap it up tight on chillier nights.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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As guests arrived, they were treated to tote bags filled with various goodies, including fresh baguettes wrapped in personalized tissue paper designed by Mariee Ami's vice president of graphic design, Mary Baugh, who was behind all of the wedding artwork.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Finally, some actual half-Italian/half-Swedish cinematic royalty in the form of Isabella Rossellini, regal in a sheer opera cape and a pair of sensible heels en route into the Alta Moda show at the Roman Forum.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Anton slouches beside her, draped in an inverness cape, brandishing a cigarette and smirking beneath a rogue’s mustache.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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By June 2009, the boys — now men — had been released from prison and had their charges dismissed while a shroud of mystery remained over what happened that December night in 1991.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study the dusty shrouds that envelope dying stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The piece is marked by contrasts between the warm, enveloping sounds of the horns and the jagged tension expressed through sighing, sorrowful calls of the clarinet and ominous timpani rolls.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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Blink Cincinnati is returning to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky next year, enveloping the region in a kaleidoscope of lights and sounds for its fifth iteration.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The ellipse enclosing these locations is called an error ellipse.—
Toshi Hirabayashi,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
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Outside the venue, fans spotted an art installation featuring a muscular figure enclosed in a clear box — seemingly a nod to the upcoming album’s cover art.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
19 July 2025
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Add extra blankets and sheets made from feathers, down, or wool to trap heat.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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The airline has also introduced sustainable amenities, including eco-friendly double-sided blankets and bamboo fiber napkins to compliment its luxurious velvet slippers and gourmet snacks.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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“Mantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mantle. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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