capes 1 of 2

noun (1)

plural of cape
as in cloaks
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back the mysterious figure wrapped his cape tightly around his shoulders

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noun (2)

plural of cape
as in peninsulas
an area of land that juts out into a body of water residents fled the cape as the hurricane roared up the coast

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Recent Examples of capes
Noun
Then came the silver capes and dark shades that are part of the walk. — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 The Bengals came close on so many occasions, but when clutch performances were needed, that’s when Burrow and Chase put on their capes and played superhero. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 The rundown by Coveteur of fall 2026 outerwear trends also flags military jackets, shrunken lapels, capes and silk jackets as looks worth watching. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 Coveteur reports other emerging outerwear looks this season include military jackets and shrunken lapels, along with capes and silk jackets. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 Brown minidresses, rompers, and capes can feel sultry with black accessories, or playfully retro with all white. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2026 And for holiday, Browne updated his black tie offerings with new dresses, capes and sport coats. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Hair changes, blankets become capes, and sunglasses migrate between friends. — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The players then throw off their capes as the crowd goes crazy. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capes
  1. cloaks
  2. peninsulas
  3. arms
  4. points
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
  • For Michigan, the forecast is essentially divided up between the two peninsulas, but the throughline appears to be milder temperatures and below-average snowfall.
    — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Permafrost changes underway in 2026 The Seward and Baldwin peninsulas in northwestern Alaska are hot spots for lakes suddenly draining.
    — Anna Liljedahl, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of peninsulas
Noun
  • The group, which has local arms around the country, regularly organizes protests, sit-ins and climate strikes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Stamos and Christian Love helped Mike to his feet, and then, on either side of him, held his arms aloft in the air in a triumphant pose, until the curtains closed in front of them.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of arms
Noun
  • Faulk explained the section from the Old Applehill Road to Douglas Street is considered a limited access highway because the state does not want businesses creating their own access points.
    — Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • When to use Chase Travel℠ There are several advantages of using Chase Travel℠ to redeem points for flights to South Africa (or any other type of travel).
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of points

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“Capes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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