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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
This is armchair travel at its finest: a kaleidoscope of rainbow beach umbrellas crowd the frame here; couples sunbathe on the rocky shores of the Amalfi there; behind it all, the dazzling blue waters of the Mediterranean, or Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Compulsion Games, the studio behind indie titles Contrast (2013) and We Happy Few (2016), has been under the Microsoft umbrella since 2018, but their upcoming action-adventure game, South of Midnight, isn’t your average Xbox title.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
For instance, Westman Atelier’s sumptuous train case is lined with double-faced performance fabric inspired by 1960s beach umbrellas, while Rains’s waterproof Wash Bag is crafted from durable, 100% polyester.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The opposition Syrian National Army, an umbrella group of fighters backed by Turkey, is also part of the offensive and includes groups also sanctioned by the U.S. as terrorist organizations.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Compulsion Games, the studio behind indie titles Contrast (2013) and We Happy Few (2016), has been under the Microsoft umbrella since 2018, but their upcoming action-adventure game, South of Midnight, isn’t your average Xbox title.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
For instance, Westman Atelier’s sumptuous train case is lined with double-faced performance fabric inspired by 1960s beach umbrellas, while Rains’s waterproof Wash Bag is crafted from durable, 100% polyester.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The opposition Syrian National Army, an umbrella group of fighters backed by Turkey, is also part of the offensive and includes groups also sanctioned by the U.S. as terrorist organizations.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrella
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All wedding florals, from the arbor to the bar to the tent, were arranged by Petal to the Metal Florals' Leslie Bish.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Outside are a terrace with fireplace, dining arbor, and fountain, two-bedroom guest cottage, and one-bedroom pool house.The Week Staff, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Armada comes standard with dual 12.3-inch screens on the dashboard.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Physical rest could mean better sleep hygiene or stretching to release tension, and sensory rest might involve unplugging from screens.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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At a press conference, NASA officials said that problems with the heat shield and life support systems would delay the launches until 2026 and 2027.David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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In court filings, Smith's team emphasized that the move to end their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief.ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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That can look like visiting a homeless shelter or a children’s hospital in real-time.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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University officials confirmed that power remains out, and students should plan to stay in these shelters overnight.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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State police apprehended the woman after a trooper conducting a routine check of the commuter lot along Route 44 in Bolton around 10:30 a.m. spotted a vehicle with a sunshade blocking the windshield and blankets covering the windows, according to Connecticut State Police.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Nov. 2024
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Hyundai issued another notice on Nov. 7 for nearly 35,000 Sante Fe and Sante Fe hybrid vehicles for defective sunshades that failed to meet regulatory standards.Ty Roush, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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This Morphe palette with 35 fitting shades is right up my alley.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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In areas with hot summer sun, plants benefit from a little afternoon shade.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 ornament depicts the mosaics and mural at the top of the dome, which many visitors and school groups photograph or admire while laying down on the floor of the rotunda.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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City officials and project managers on Wednesday provided a tour of construction of the dome so far, which is being funded with $14 million from American Rescue Plan Act grants.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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The majority of the exhibitors were from Saudi and the Middle East, but international attendees from outside the region were also on the rise, with the market hosting pavilions for France, Thailand, Africa, India and Turkey as well as the Only From New Zealand booth.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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In October, Burberry opened a temporary British park pavilion at Neiman Marcus NorthPark.Samantha Conti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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