as in cloak
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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as in peninsula
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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Andrew Webster, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
Fashion Trend 2025: At The Cape An unexpected offshoot of the ladylike trend, the swift rise in capes, capelets and similar silhouettes points to a deeper refinement of quiet luxury.
—Lauren Caruso, refinery29.com, 18 Dec. 2024
This marks a fresh chapter for the franchise, with Henry Cavill stepping away from the titular role and officially passing on the cape.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Her slim-fitting sleeveless gown was paired with a sheer metallic cape.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan are the new Clark Kent and Lois Lane, with the latter taking up the red cape from Henry Cavill, who is now working on a live-action take on Warhammer for Amazon.
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“Cape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cape. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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