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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
This pashmina shawl is a workhorse in her travel wardrobe, given its versatility as a scarf, blanket, or shawl. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 The dress converts into five different looks, including a removable shawl that creates a strapless neckline, and took about nine months to make. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 July 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
  • Toss until evenly coated, then spread the veg into a single layer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • During this process, the grains also become coated in fat, which helps prepare them for absorbing the liquid that will be added later.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 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 train photos, mounted on aluminum, were wrapped around the walls and corners of the staircase.
    — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone’s favorite—on the left, on the right, young, old—is pigs in a blanket, the little cocktail hot dogs wrapped in pastry.
    — Kwame Onwuachi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of wrap
Noun
  • Hair changes, blankets become capes, and sunglasses migrate between friends.
    — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • After descending in a metal cage elevator, Riff Raff removes his cape, revealing Frank-N-Furter in a corset, fishnets and pearls.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cape
Verb
  • Maybe next week, the boys could wade into the river near Mancelona and collect bushels of watercress, which carpeted the surface there.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In Angra dos Reis, there are dramatic mountain vistas, verdant jungle carpeting every ridge and islet, and warm, cerulean water.
    — Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 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
  • Its vines blanket trees and power lines, turning roadside clearings into walls of green.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Even today, a quick glance at The Times’ library reveals an almost supernatural ability to blanket a beat.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
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