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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
Joined by four assistants with umbrellas and eyes on the train, Gaga and Maxwell walked by The Metropolitan Museum of Art with a wagon full of Champagne labeled Haus of Gaga behind them.
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
The towns of Vira, San Nazzaro, and Gerra all have lovely public beaches with amenities like umbrellas, floating docks, and restrooms.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Pick up last-minute gifts including a wide range of t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, wine tumblers, coffee mugs, umbrellas, sunglasses and more.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The pool-scape is the most quintessentially Palm Springs area of the home, lined with loungers under the meringue yellow umbrellas and encompassing a hot tub that lights up for night-time swims.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Reza Amiri, a 32-year-old former employee of an internet provider, now sells hats and umbrellas by a metro stop.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Tour guides are no longer allowed to use oversized markers such as umbrellas or flags to lead groups — a move aimed at reducing congestion in busy areas, according to Euronews.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Way Day sale is brimming with selections, including large conversation sets that seat up to four people, bistro sets for compact spaces, and large umbrellas to add shade.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Per the dress code, no umbrellas are allowed, and guests are recommended to bring clear rain ponchos to shield their colorful, dressy looks from the weather.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
The towns of Vira, San Nazzaro, and Gerra all have lovely public beaches with amenities like umbrellas, floating docks, and restrooms.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Pick up last-minute gifts including a wide range of t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, wine tumblers, coffee mugs, umbrellas, sunglasses and more.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The pool-scape is the most quintessentially Palm Springs area of the home, lined with loungers under the meringue yellow umbrellas and encompassing a hot tub that lights up for night-time swims.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Reza Amiri, a 32-year-old former employee of an internet provider, now sells hats and umbrellas by a metro stop.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Tour guides are no longer allowed to use oversized markers such as umbrellas or flags to lead groups — a move aimed at reducing congestion in busy areas, according to Euronews.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Way Day sale is brimming with selections, including large conversation sets that seat up to four people, bistro sets for compact spaces, and large umbrellas to add shade.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Per the dress code, no umbrellas are allowed, and guests are recommended to bring clear rain ponchos to shield their colorful, dressy looks from the weather.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrellas
Noun
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Fans will be able to watch live soccer matches on large LED screens, enjoy soccer clinics and participate in activities intended to celebrate all 48 nations competing in the tournament.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The 36 Cinema Distribution’s release with Variance Films of RZA’S One Spoon Of Chocolate grossed $574k opening weekend on 636 screens.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Another $3 million is going toward retrofitting bus shields for bus operators.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The crimson, sapphire, and emerald of the shields are echoed in the ladies' gowns and the jewels on their necks, ears, and wrists.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The new law will prevent the state from placing children in unlicensed homes like shelters, hotels or offices.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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When experienced and motivated staff can continue to work in the homeless response system, more people are placed into housing and spend less time in shelters.—
David Rich,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pale tortilla was dappled with shades of brown, toasty and tawny—simplicity, done superlatively.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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The company boldly rebranded in 2014, replacing a color scheme that featured two shades of blue.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Arched garden arbors provide a timeless and whimsical flair to a yard.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trellises, obelisks and arbors add a dimension that plantings alone cannot achieve.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Second-row passengers are treated to heated seats and sunshades, while tri-zone climate control keeps everyone comfortable.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Only clear lenses are available, but Even offers clip-on sunshades in gray, brown, or green for $99 each.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Umbrellas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrellas. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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