variants
or penumbras
as in cloaks
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
a penumbra of despair fell over the doomed city
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Noun
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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 -
Maybe Miller realized that six seasons’ worth of red cloaks, white bonnets, and ritualized torture was more than enough.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Unlike the vivid green curtains commonly associated with the northern lights, these auroras appeared as soft crimson veils spread across the night sky.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Indeed, Salome’s lascivious dance of the seven veils was once more shocking for audiences than her execution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Plus, there’s an additional bottom level that’s perfect for storage baskets, extra blankets, and books.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Viewers bring blankets, chairs and picnics to watch the films.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Antique furnishings and high ceilings give it a stately feel, with plenty of decor ideas to bookmark—starting with the lace canopy curtains in the bedroom.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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Keep the sun out by closing any shades, blinds, or curtains.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The rest was all flowing robes and harem pants and scarves, at least two.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Frette linen bathrobes were soft, not overly cumbersome like most robes tend to be.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Supporters of the No Kings Act argued that because SB 5 only applied to some officials, it would likely be struck down by federal courts — as was a California bill that sought to prevent immigration agents from wearing masks.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Clean Air Club provides HEPA air purifiers, and Save the Night Chicago delivers high-quality masks.—
Mikayla Price,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Marble fireplace mantles sit at the heart of each.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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The house, built around 1849, is 23 feet wide and about 5,600 square feet with original details like pocket doors, crown moldings, fireplace mantles, and hardwood floors.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Penumbrae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penumbrae. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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