Thesaurus results for COVER-UPS

cover-ups

noun

plural of cover-up

as in veils

something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth that contrived burglary was just a cover-up for murder

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Recent Examples of cover-ups Amazon's early swim deals include flattering one-pieces, stylish two-pieces, and versatile cover-ups at prices that make picking up an extra suit feel completely reasonable. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 Hathaway was recently spotted enjoying a vacation in sunny Saint-Tropez, her baby bump visible beneath an array of breezy maxi dresses and cover-ups, including the Anne dress from her stylist Erin Walsh’s collaboration with La Ligne. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 June 2026 Finally, Senior Editor Hannah Vanbiber exposes FIFA’s bizarre venue cover-ups. — Tim McMaster, New York Times, 17 June 2026 There’s no conclusive evidence of alien life or government cover-ups. — Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026 Bolstered by expert analysis, the film provides a fascinating look into governmental cover-ups over the years and humanity's natural curiosity for what may be out there. — Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026 There’s no conclusive evidence of alien life or government cover-ups. — ABC News, 12 June 2026 Today’s questions come from Adam Kirsch’s article on government cover-ups of alien life as depicted in movies, on TV, … and possibly in real life? — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 The conspiracy theorists, YouTubers, and tin-foil hatters have long kept the UFO conversation alive, pushing claims of hidden sightings, secret programs, and government cover-ups into mainstream culture. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026

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Noun

The veils of the universe have thinned.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026
The veils of the universe have thinned.

— Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

Definition of veils

Noun

Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of cloaks

Noun

Air Canada, for example, offers complimentary pillows and blankets on many of its international flights, though other airlines may provide them in limited quantities or only upon request.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
In some, writers huddle under blankets in chairs watching playbacks of action sequences.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026

Definition of blankets

Noun

In the photos, Allaia-Jayda and her friends can be seen getting the full spa treatment in matching purple robes and bow-tie headbands.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
All essentials are provided, such as luxury bedding, towels and robes, lanterns, and a firepit with firewood.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of robes

Noun

Sketches were drawn, 3D masks printed and footballs blasted at a prototype sitting on a lifesize headform modelled on Kylian Mbappe’s face.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of masks

Noun

The house was so quiet, with floors made of the same marble as the maze, and curtains of pale velvet and four-poster beds, and the sanatorium feeling of glasses of milk that appeared daily on her bedside table.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Tall white curtains at the entrance and a lobby with a hip cafe.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of curtains

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