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noun

Definition of shawlnext
as in stole
a piece of cloth that is used especially by women as a covering for the head or shoulders

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verb

as in to coat

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Recent Examples of shawl
Noun
That’s where a lightweight shawl wrap like this under-$20 find earns its keep. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026 The pale blue creation featured a dainty lemon pattern, V-neckline, bow sleeves, and matching shawl. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
Indeed, genuine Kashmiri shawls in that period could cost £200 or more. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025 But Pashmina shawls from Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh, Kutch Embroidery from Gujarat, Chendamanglam Dhoties from Kerala and Madhur Kathi mats from West Bengal also fall into this category. — Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for shawl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shawl
  1. stole
  2. coat
  3. serape
  4. wrap
  5. cape
  6. carpet
  7. mantle
  8. blanket
Noun
  • Continue reading … BENCH BRAWL — Democratic lawmaker calls for SCOTUS expansion, says GOP 'stole' seats.
    — , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • On June 29, 2026, Miami-Dade buried a FIFA 2026 stole, an FIU Panthers mascot and memorabilia from historian Dorothy Jenkins Fields honoring her legacy in preserving Black history and culture including photos of the Historic Lyric Theater.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of stole
Verb
  • There are six packets of seaweed snacks that are very lightly coated in a sweet and spicy barbecue sauce.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The scientific payoff that followed included remote-sensing work that confirmed Bennu's surface is coated in carbon-bearing compounds.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • Big Bend Holiday Hotel Big Bend Holiday Hotel has restored all its rooms with rustic flair, complete with serape curtains and custom tile work.
    — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
  • At folding tables covered in colorful serapes, crockpots bubble with carne asada, as Hernandez’s brother, sister and other workers prep chile de arbol and dice onions for guacamole.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Definition of serape
Verb
  • The remains, wrapped in several layers of garbage bags, were turned over to the Gang Supression Force by HERO, a relief organization that was contacted through humanitarian channels, the group told the Miami Herald.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Paul Herlihy’s body was found on the kitchen floor wrapped in carpet and covered with a blue tarp.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrap
Noun
  • Fifty-seven years later, the cape has resurfaced in front of the paparazzi at a major party.
    — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Elizabeth Taylor wears the Scorpio cape and a dazzling, million dollar Cariet diamond to Princess Grace’s birthday party.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of cape
Verb
  • But dormant wildflower seeds can spring into action when conditions are just right, carpeting the landscape with delightful blooms.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Foliage-seekers can alight in the town of Winona, Minnesota, located on an island in the Mississippi—where visitors hike, kayak, or fish amid craggy river bluffs carpeted with ever-changing treetops.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of carpet
Verb
  • Lego Icons Succulents Artificial Plant Set Brighten up your bookshelf, desk, or mantle with this artificial succulent set that one of our shopping writers called her favorite piece of home décor.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Farms with multiple species also provide habitat for colorful and charismatic wildlife such as the endangered Yellow-eared Parrot and mantled howling monkey.
    — Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of mantle
Verb
  • Wildfires in Indonesia are also the source of widespread haze that’s blanketing much of the region and making Southeast Asian cities such as Singapore and Kuala Lumpur among the world’s most polluted.
    — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In fall, leaves from a neighboring tree can blanket your yard, and overgrown branches or falling limbs can lead to disputes between property owners.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
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