Thesaurus results for UMBRELLAS

umbrellas

noun

plural of umbrella

as in screens

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 umbrellas For year-round use, add shade with sail shades, pergolas or umbrellas, and plan for cold weather with a fire pit or propane heater (stored and used safely) plus heated blankets. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 In addition to the restaurant and bars, there’s a rooftop pool surrounded by sunny yellow fringed umbrellas, comfy daybeds, and a profusion of plants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 The postwar Taiwanese economy churned out low-margin goods, such as umbrellas and toys, for foreign clients. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 At Mekelle's Tigray Martyrs' Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas. — Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026 Former combatants seek to return to civilian life At Mekelle’s Tigray Martyrs’ Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas. — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 At Mekelle’s Tigray Martyrs’ Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Enjoy the vistas outside on the private terrace or by the striking pool, located down a series of stone steps and ringed by umbrellas and sun loungers. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 Showers had come and gone throughout the afternoon, and umbrellas were still open as the wedding party began its procession. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The mogul opened with stories from her childhood while screens behind her showed corresponding images.

— Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
These panels are all standard LED-backlit IPS screens in the company's Liquid Retina family, with custom resolutions for each specific product.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of screens

Noun

Dozens of armored cops were still standing guard, shields raised, after a night when 500 people were taken into custody in the French capital alone.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Swarms of police officers descended from helicopters and beat them with billy clubs and metal shields.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of shields

Noun

According to Gatto, the right traditionally emphasizes tougher criminal penalties for aggressors, while the left places greater emphasis on protection and support for victims, including shelters and specialized services.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
In 2023, King was commissioned by Public Art Fund to produce a series of photographs that were displayed on bus shelters and newsstands across New York, Chicago, and Boston.

— News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of shelters

Noun

Roman then opened its array of solar panels and sunshades, which power the craft and keep its sensitive instruments cool.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
For example, adding plants, curtains, or sunshades adds extra coverage to your porch add extra coverage to your porch, making a big difference in the temperature.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

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