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

And Russell had this big outfit on with all her veils and hats and everything.

— Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Madonna then descended the stairs and removed her coat to reveal a red-and-black corset as dancers lifted her onto a table that rolled around a choir in the audience wearing white veils.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 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

Emergency workers tend to the injured or hover over people covered in Mylar blankets.

— José Bautista Carlos Barragán José Bautista James McManagan, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Owners can leave toys, blankets, even used pajamas or socks inside the houses so the dogs can smell them and feel more comfortable.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of blankets

Noun

Standard rooms cover the basics, while Deluxe rooms add Pendleton blankets, robes, Keurig machines, s’mores kits, and—importantly for a property this large—easier access to Denali Square, the lodge’s main area for dining and programming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
During her April 10, 2010 ordination, held at a Lutheran church, Katz recalled that Denomme spent most of the ceremony lying on the floor on a bed of choir robes and pillows.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of robes

Noun

In addition to vaccination, Public Health recommended that residents take preventive measures such as washing their hands frequently, staying home when sick and wearing masks when experiencing symptoms.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Dozens of eclectic objects, like stone buddhas and African masks, that Comini procured from his travels, complete the treasure trove look.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of masks

Noun

On the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, roughly half the stores were protected by metal curtains or chipboard panels.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Investigators noted that Johnson’s blood and broken glass were found on the apartment’s floors, walls, curtains and blinds.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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