as in shroud
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
under the veil of descending darkness the thieves began their operation
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
a thicket of bushes veils the private beach from the road
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as in to shroud
to surround or cover closely
morning fog veiled the fields
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Recent Examples of veil
Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
As fundamentalists seize control, the women remove their veils, speak about their intimate hopes, loves and disappointments, their femininity and their search for a place in an increasingly oppressive society.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Christina Cacouris, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2024
Recognizing the strategies that autocrats use and share, veiled behind a façade of democratic elections and wrapped in fearmongering, equips us to understand the harmful consequences of these strategies for democracy, and perhaps to stop the wave in time.
—Cecilia Menjívar, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
In 7 Days, Disney Says Rio says this is Agatha’s trial, given the blood moon outside, which indicates that the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
As fundamentalists seize control, the women remove their veils, speak about their intimate hopes, loves and disappointments, their femininity and their search for a place in an increasingly oppressive society.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
One unusually delicate image shows Fox Solomon veiled by a lace curtain, which renders the contours of her face and body soft.
—Christina Cacouris, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2024
Recognizing the strategies that autocrats use and share, veiled behind a façade of democratic elections and wrapped in fearmongering, equips us to understand the harmful consequences of these strategies for democracy, and perhaps to stop the wave in time.
—Cecilia Menjívar, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veil
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Published in Nature Astronomy, the study reveals that there may be a shroud of gas around every galaxy that stretches up to a million light years.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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That tragedy will always hang over the film like a shroud.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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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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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
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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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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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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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Speaking of prices, a Barefoot Dreams blanket typically costs $160 and over.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2024
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Add throw blankets and trays with hot cocoa mugs to mimic ski chalet vibes.Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Veil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veil. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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