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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 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 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 The Spanish Catholic hierarchy is belatedly reckoning with decades of abuse and cover-ups in the once-staunchly Catholic country. — ABC News, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover-ups
  1. veils
  2. shrouds
  3. cloaks
  4. blankets
  5. robes
  6. masks
  7. curtains
Noun
  • The last time the country buried a king, in 1991, Queen Sonja and her daughter Märtha Louise wore long, black veils.
    — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Their heads are covered in waist-length teal veils, and black canvas work aprons cover their gray habits.
    — Adora Namigadde, NPR, 23 July 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
  • The researchers now plan to explore smart, multifunctional cloaks capable of masking objects that produce their own heat.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
  • Just running around wearing cloaks, slinking into and out of castles, slicing the throats of all who cross her.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of cloaks
Noun
  • On the third floor lounge, plush furry blankets reminiscent of Greenland's ubiquitous sealskin clothing make the space cozy, though everything feels polished and put together.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Robinson said the blankets leave the neck exposed, letting a significant amount of heat escape.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of blankets
Noun
  • Days before the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art officially opens, protesters from the Fair Games Coalition — wearing Jedi robes and Jar Jar Binks masks and carrying lightsabers — rallied together outside the new museum.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Bathrooms have soaking tubs and separate shower areas, rainforest shower heads, lighted make-up mirrors, and plush robes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of robes
Noun
  • Stores couldn’t keep toilet paper, masks or hand sanitizer on shelves.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Days before the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art officially opens, protesters from the Fair Games Coalition — wearing Jedi robes and Jar Jar Binks masks and carrying lightsabers — rallied together outside the new museum.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of masks
Noun
  • These sheer Sylvie curtains are from the duo’s upcoming collaboration with Kufri textiles.
    — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026
  • At night this is lit by strung lights and lanterns, perfect for an al fresco dip above the urban buzz, while inside lamps cast a soft glow, and thick Roman blinds and bedroom curtains block out all light.
    — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of curtains

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“Cover-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover-ups. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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