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 In the shadows of the Catholic church, nuns and women have long endured abuse at the hands of priests — insidious and tactful grooming, silenced by confession, and hidden through systemic cover-ups. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 Serafina, the resort boutique, stocks everything from sunscreen, bathing suits, sandals, and cover-ups to grab-and-go snacks and drinks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Subsequent revelations or cover-ups will turn a molehill into a mountain. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Amazon’s Outlet has swimsuits, cover-ups, and other warm-weather staples starting at just $10, making now a smart time to grab an extra suit without overspending. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 Sun shirts, burkinis, T-shirts, and cover-ups are fine for most attractions, but do know that extra fabric interferes with the physics of the fastest slides. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026 Doyle recommends packing versatile cover-ups that can quickly transform pool attire into something suitable for grabbing lunch, ordering coffee, or heading into indoor areas of the ship. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 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

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Noun

Hijabs, or other forms of headscarves and veils, are commonly worn as a form of women’s modest dress in Islam.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Nov. 2026
New York studio Wretched Flowers uses chainmail as decorative veils over walls, lamps and windows (Jessica Alba is a fan).

— Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of veils

Noun

Swappable kiltie lace shrouds offer the choice of the same three flavors, as does an assortment of laces that adds a chocolate chip-like pattern as a forth option.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
The novel invites and shrouds and protects, then presses on him for years in recollection, worrying the edges of imagination.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of shrouds

Noun

Rustic rooms, lined with tile floors, are furnished with colorful Peruvian blankets, local art, and views of the gardens of the Vilcanota River, and manage never to feel tacky.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
As the days and nights grow colder, mushroom heaters will come out, and there are blankets for snuggling under the string lights on the patio.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of blankets

Noun

Later, the pair were photographed at the Four Seasons hotel having traded their going-out clothes for matching chocolate-brown velour Skims robes, festive floral and deer print waffle pajama sets, and oversized sunglasses.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
The litigators wore robes and horsehair wigs, and the microphone on the prosecutor’s lectern was held in place with an enormous amount of yellow and black hazard duct tape.

— Luke Jones, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of robes

Noun

Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six measures on May 7 and allowed a seventh concerning masks and identification to become law without her signature.

— Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
Audience members are invited to wear white clothing and white masks, and the procession closes with a fellowship meal at Ocean Bay Beach.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of masks

Noun

For more than six years, the curtains have been closed at the historic Rio Theatre in downtown Overland Park.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Pack a blackout sleep mask just in case There’s nothing worse than finally crawling into your hotel bed after a long travel day, only to discover that the curtains don’t fully close and a streetlight is shining directly onto your pillow.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of curtains

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