as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
the truth of the affair will always be hidden under a shroud of secrecy
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
shrouded the fact that the child had been adopted
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the smog shrouded our aerial view of the city
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
during rainy season the summit of the mountain is shrouded in mist
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Recent Examples of shroud
Sophie Kiderlin,sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 July 2024
That’s going to hang over this week’s earnings like a nasty shroud.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 July 2024
Julian Randall, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
But one reveal was about a character who has been missing for two weeks now, Aubrey Plaza’s Rio Vidal who has always been shrouded in quite a bit of mystery.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Fog shrouds the Canary Wharf business district including global financial institutions Citigroup Inc., State Street Corp., Barclays Plc, HSBC Holdings Plc and the commercial office block No. 1 Canada Square.
—Sophie Kiderlin,sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 July 2024
That’s going to hang over this week’s earnings like a nasty shroud.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 July 2024
Verb
Baggy pants shrouded his tall, notoriously lean frame.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
But one reveal was about a character who has been missing for two weeks now, Aubrey Plaza’s Rio Vidal who has always been shrouded in quite a bit of mystery.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shroud
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Once her hair was styled into a bun and a veil was added, Calyssa says the entire look and feel of the dress transformed.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Situated at the southern end of the 32-acre palace complex, the al fresco patio looks out into the vastness of the Old City of Hyderabad, and that morning it was shrouded in an ethereal veil of winter mist.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
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That never happened, and the agency concealed the identities of the companies in the report.Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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With the mall purchase, the property owner, realtor and would-be developer also began publicly using an alias — Fabio de la Cruz — to conceal his wealth and protect his family's safety when traveling abroad to his and his wife's home countries.Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2024
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For example, Private Relay obscures your IP address while browsing the web using Safari.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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In 2020, President Biden won both, but his advantage in the popular vote and Electoral College obscured how close the election was.Jared Gans, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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But the increasingly popular payment plan is wrapped in potential risks especially for some financially fragile consumers — complex rules, higher-than-expected interest rates in some cases, late fees and more.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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That can be done by wrapping the pipes in bath towels or using a space heater to heat up the area where the pipes are located.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Lisa’s nude Mugler dress draped over her head like a cloak.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
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The sapphic pop star arrived at the VMAs in a billowing floor length black dress and velvety green cloak, complete with a cross necklace.Quispe López, Them, 11 Sep. 2024
Verb
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The Super Bowl contender hiding in plain sight Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract in early 2019 in what was a record deal at the time.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But Bill Belichick has nothing in particular to offer when journalists ask about coaches hiding the effects of the disease.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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While the script is blurred, there are circles and notes indicating edits.Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
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This also includes setting boundaries so that the lines are not blurred between work and your personal life.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The graying convict sat slumped in a wheelchair — a far cry from the flamboyant woman who sometimes was mistaken for actress Elizabeth Taylor and who glided through rooms enveloped in the scent of gardenias, Kimes’ dad’s favorite scent.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Perfect for a late night or a secret daytime escape, mischief has no bounds when you’re enveloped in this racy aroma.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Shroud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shroud. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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