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 While the grumblings ring true, the alliance and investments did buy the Gulf an umbrella. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026 Under the GreenApple Entertainment umbrella are GreenApple Pictures, GreenApple Music, GreenApple Post and streaming channel GreenApple GO! Arushi Jacob, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026 Abdulle’s organization is an umbrella group for a number of Islamic centers, including some in Minnesota. Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Now, the two Italian brands are under the same umbrella, making for quite the systemic shift on the luxury playing field. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for umbrella
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Noun
  • Use in containers for the porch or patio, train up an arbor or trellis, or use as a small free-standing tree.
    Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Using stakes and arbors made of natural materials like wood, wicker, and bamboo lends a rustic charm, and gives you options for creating vertical plantings.
    Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Friction offers a different kind of shield.
    Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Federal prosecutors accused Lang of assaulting police at the Capitol using an aluminum baseball bat and a riot shield.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Cinema history has always been linked to technology, but a recent find pushes back the timeline for robots on screen.
    Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Padilla and Gosling were a teacher and principal in another sketch reading passed notes out loud that, according to text on screen, were swapped out since rehearsal, causing both to crack up uncontrollably.
    Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Our friends converted their 400-person reception hall wedding into a spirited dance party at their home, with small groups of well-wishers, each small enough to fit into their bomb shelter, taking turns reveling.
    Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
  • About 120,000 people are in 580 overcrowded shelters with inadequate sanitation.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That seems to be the strategy at Bote, a Floridian inflatable watercraft company that's expanded out into inflatable lounge wares, including on-water hammocks, portable furniture and, now, sunshades.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
  • In the hotter months, put out a sunshade or an ice bucket for drinks.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Soft sorbet shades worn as gradients, accents and French tips make for a gorgeous nod to spring.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Channel your inner baker and shop Le Creuset’s new Signature Oval Bread Oven, available at Amazon and Le Creuset in 19 stunning shades.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Uluru–Kata Tjuṯa National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site) includes the monolith itself and rock domes to the west, and is a sacred place to the Aṉangu people, who are among the world’s oldest living cultures.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
  • With its open, modular architecture, the integral air and missile defence dome with artificial intelligence is fully compatible with existing air defence systems.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Russia will have a presence at the Sixty-First Venice Biennale, four years after canceling its pavilion in 2022, just after the country attacked Ukraine.
    News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
  • There will also be teacher workshops, an arts pavilion, a college and career fair and two stages of live demonstrations from groups such as General Atomics and Fleet Science Center.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026

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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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