robe

Example Sentences

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Montaigne “has seen too much of gentlemen in the long robe, until he wishes for cannibals,” he suggests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The philosopher wears a red dressing robe and the flowing gray locks of an elderly rocker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The first step requires Ilana to change into a robe, undressing on top of pads placed on the floor so each item of clothing can be packaged into separate bags and collected as evidence.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

I’m also struck by images of Paññākāra on his long walk from Fort Worth to Washington, his robe bearing rows and rows of police and military badges.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

Mom emerged from her bedroom, tying the belt of her robe.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold