as in arbor
a collapsible covering used to protect against rain or sun
I always keep an umbrella handy—you never know when you might need one.
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Recent Examples of umbrella
High-end brands under Hyatt’s corporate umbrella, such as Park Hyatt, Alila, Andaz, and Miraval, are all fair game—plus a wide selection of independent hotels.
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Chris Dong, Saveur, 8 May 2025
This Rejuvenation coat rack has enough room to house a whole family of coats, umbrellas, and stray grocery totes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
The umbrellas celebrities use to hide their looks from photographers en route suddenly proved more useful.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
The Shelbourne hotel is set to reopen Thursday under the Proper Hotels umbrella.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Chris Dong, Saveur, 8 May 2025
This Rejuvenation coat rack has enough room to house a whole family of coats, umbrellas, and stray grocery totes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
The umbrellas celebrities use to hide their looks from photographers en route suddenly proved more useful.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
The Shelbourne hotel is set to reopen Thursday under the Proper Hotels umbrella.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrella
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Full sun Soil Type: Medium, well-draining, average Soil pH: Acidic (5.5-6.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 Thriving in heat and sun, bougainvillea are traditionally grown on arbors and fences to provide privacy, but several newer varieties take on a more shrub-like habit.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Photo : Elite Auctions An arbor is the ideal setting for a wedding.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, with all the secrecy, private discussions that occur in corridors outside the Chapel and reports of deal-making, Harris says the process is more akin to another screen hit – TV show The Traitors.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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In turn, this helps create an always-on screen when the phone is plugged in, called StandBy.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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There’s credits, grenades, shield and health kids to scavenge, on top of tons of materials whose inherent value isn’t really made clear at first — or ever, really.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Bar a few second-half touches, there seemed to be an invisible parabolic shield around the edge of Inter’s area.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Quite a bit of work for a shelter already over capacity for housing dogs.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The shelter, known as the Justice Residences, is part of Mercy Culture’s Justice Reform ministry that combats human trafficking.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2025
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Honda For its part, Honda sells the detachable tow bar, floor mats, illuminated side sill garnishes, Thule rear bicycle carrier and side window sunshades as CR-V add-ons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2025
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For this review, Even sent me the brown rectangular pair with lenses in my prescription, along with the sunshade.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
25 Mar. 2025
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The tint blends in nicely with my skin (a deeper shade is available, too) and adds a healthy, nongreasy glow.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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This Milani foundation is available in more than 30 shades.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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Each of the three domes is covered in a translucent plastic membrane to protect it from the elements and is supported by a framework made from a different material.—
Adam Williams
May 05,
New Atlas,
5 May 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2025
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Expected to be ready by summer, the pavilion will feature 3,200 seats, two big video boards and other trappings that sparkle in rendering images.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or snack to enjoy in the pavilion.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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