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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
Celebrity also transformed the ship’s former Lawn Club into Sunset Park, replacing difficult-to-maintain real grass with turf, expanded seating areas, umbrellas and casual dining offerings designed to encourage guests to linger longer outdoors.
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 17 May 2026
In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
The umbrellas were folded, and the van sped off to drive the four blocks to the Met.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
On the Mall, the wide avenue leading to the palace, a sudden downpour and a bitter wind buffeted a scant line of crowds, huddled under umbrellas against the barriers lining the iconic red roadway.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Beyond, the pool terrace is lined with oversized loungers and umbrellas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The resort-style pool’s sun shelf provides the perfect perch for basking in the sun or for children to splash in the shallow water, while surrounding decks offer umbrellas and chaises.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Emerald-green fringed umbrellas surround the pool, and two giant tortoises roam the grounds.
—Priyanka Mattoo, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Best Wayfair 72-Hour Patio Deals With summer on the brain, there’s no better time to pick up backyard essentials like Adirondack chairs, chaise lounges, and resort-style umbrellas for a shady spot to relax.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Josh Rivera, USA Today, 17 May 2026
In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
The umbrellas were folded, and the van sped off to drive the four blocks to the Met.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
On the Mall, the wide avenue leading to the palace, a sudden downpour and a bitter wind buffeted a scant line of crowds, huddled under umbrellas against the barriers lining the iconic red roadway.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Beyond, the pool terrace is lined with oversized loungers and umbrellas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The resort-style pool’s sun shelf provides the perfect perch for basking in the sun or for children to splash in the shallow water, while surrounding decks offer umbrellas and chaises.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Emerald-green fringed umbrellas surround the pool, and two giant tortoises roam the grounds.
—Priyanka Mattoo, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Best Wayfair 72-Hour Patio Deals With summer on the brain, there’s no better time to pick up backyard essentials like Adirondack chairs, chaise lounges, and resort-style umbrellas for a shady spot to relax.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrellas
Noun
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Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens to keep mosquitos out.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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Increasing access to cinemas is another effort, with the number of screens growing from 218 to 369 between 2019 and 2025.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Police with riot shields used tear gas and rubber bullets on the crowd, ABC Australia reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Another $3 million is going toward retrofitting bus shields for bus operators.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Smaller thrift stores may re-donate unsold goods to shelters or other organizations, and items that still can't be reused are taken to specialized recycling centers in an effort to keep as much as possible out of landfills.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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Animal advocates said Mityana, a trading center in the country, is infamous for its sham dog rescue shelters.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Glittering in its design, the black panther was accentuated and highlighted by wisps of sheer fabric that flowed from the waistline of the dress to the arrival carpet, in shades of black and gray.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Gary, meanwhile, is a creature of the city in slick suits and a Mercedes, a divorced former cop who now leverages his old connections for vague, lucrative work that may not ever cross over into the explicitly illicit, but that definitely involves shades of gray.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
Noun
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This backyard takes a more elaborate approach with a series of arbors wrapped in string lights leading the way to the firepit area.—
Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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Arched garden arbors provide a timeless and whimsical flair to a yard.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 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
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“Umbrellas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrellas. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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