Thesaurus results for COVERTURES

covertures

noun

plural of coverture

as in cloaks

something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth under the coverture of a raging snowstorm, the rebels undertook their surprise attack on the fortress

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Noun

The researchers now plan to explore smart, multifunctional cloaks capable of masking objects that produce their own heat.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
Just running around wearing cloaks, slinking into and out of castles, slicing the throats of all who cross her.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Definition of cloaks

Noun

Elaborate veils and rigid dress codes gradually gave way to more personal expressions of grief, while black dresses and tailoring became enduring wardrobe staples.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Madonna then descended the stairs and removed her coat to reveal a red-and-black corset as dancers lifted her onto a table that rolled around a choir in the audience wearing white veils.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of veils

Noun

Swappable kiltie lace shrouds offer the choice of the same three flavors, as does an assortment of laces that adds a chocolate chip-like pattern as a forth option.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
The novel invites and shrouds and protects, then presses on him for years in recollection, worrying the edges of imagination.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of shrouds

Noun

In addition, the workshop serves as a warmth station, with more blankets and probably a flask of something.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
The community is welcome to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the performance from Rotary Hill or anywhere along the Riverwalk.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of blankets

Noun

On the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, roughly half the stores were protected by metal curtains or chipboard panels.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Investigators noted that Johnson’s blood and broken glass were found on the apartment’s floors, walls, curtains and blinds.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of curtains

Noun

In addition to vaccination, Public Health recommended that residents take preventive measures such as washing their hands frequently, staying home when sick and wearing masks when experiencing symptoms.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Dozens of eclectic objects, like stone buddhas and African masks, that Comini procured from his travels, complete the treasure trove look.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of masks

Noun

Standard rooms cover the basics, while Deluxe rooms add Pendleton blankets, robes, Keurig machines, s’mores kits, and—importantly for a property this large—easier access to Denali Square, the lodge’s main area for dining and programming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
During her April 10, 2010 ordination, held at a Lutheran church, Katz recalled that Denomme spent most of the ceremony lying on the floor on a bed of choir robes and pillows.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of robes

Noun

The circumstances leading up to the gun violence prompted transit advocates to call for a ban on face coverings in the subway system.

— Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Each room centers on at least one meaningful possession of Corcoran’s, surrounded by custom seating, cheerful window treatments and wall coverings, warm pools of lamplight, and an artful mix of antiques.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

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