umbrella

Definition of umbrellanext
as in arbor
a collapsible covering used to protect against rain or sun I always keep an umbrella handy—you never know when you might need one.

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Recent Examples of umbrella There are three franchises that have had a lot of success in that time, but just don't fall under the umbrella of the big four North American pro sports leagues. Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 18 June 2026 In addition to the above restrictions, no pets, backpacks, strollers, umbrellas or weapons will be permitted. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 There are no less than 10 18-hole golf courses under the Pinehurst umbrella. John Dunlap, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 The latter two are part of the Amer Sports umbrella. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for umbrella
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Noun
  • The girl in the arbor emerges as a surrogate for generations of nameless women depicted by men out in the overblown boondocks—see Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, ca.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Climbing hydrangea is a woody vine that looks rather shrub-like when young, but once established grows quickly to over arbors, gazebos, or fences.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • The federal program, established by Congress in 1990, shields immigrants from countries in turmoil from deportation.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Until our economic report cards measure the financial security of the people who do the work, a booming stock market is just a number on a screen, one that means nothing to the man fixing your AC in the Florida heat.
    Kam Shenai, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
  • Cinepolis is serving as distributor, which means that the release is not limited to their screens.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • As agencies continue to assess the damage, the immediate needs include search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency healthcare, including trauma care and psychosocial support, the Red Cross said.
    Will Clark, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • For the price of one night in a hotel, this $250 pop-up shelter gives you endless nights of cozy glamping.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • An umbrella or sunshade is helpful to have for the beach because there isn’t much natural shade.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • The sunshade on her stroller had gotten twisted around its thin chrome bars, reminding me of the pontoon that had been torn off.
    Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • The cinnamon sugar option offers a pretty shade (basically my lips but better) plus a super yummy scent.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
    Taylor Ward, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • Cosm has really cut its teeth on a lot of live sports and concert films, with the dome shape and stadium seating designed to give the illusion of being on the field or in the front row.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
  • Freedom250 is promising attendees an interactive experience at the state pavilions, from Michigan's mechanical milking cow to Florida's re-creation of a Spanish fort honoring explorer Juan Ponce de León.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2026

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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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