Thesaurus results for COVER-UPS

cover-ups

noun

plural of cover-up

as in veils

something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth that contrived burglary was just a cover-up for murder

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Recent Examples of cover-ups There’s no conclusive evidence of alien life or government cover-ups. — Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026 There’s no conclusive evidence of alien life or government cover-ups. — ABC News, 12 June 2026 Amazon's early swim deals include flattering one-pieces, stylish two-pieces, and versatile cover-ups at prices that make picking up an extra suit feel completely reasonable. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 Today’s questions come from Adam Kirsch’s article on government cover-ups of alien life as depicted in movies, on TV, … and possibly in real life? — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 Bolstered by expert analysis, the film provides a fascinating look into governmental cover-ups over the years and humanity's natural curiosity for what may be out there. — Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026 The conspiracy theorists, YouTubers, and tin-foil hatters have long kept the UFO conversation alive, pushing claims of hidden sightings, secret programs, and government cover-ups into mainstream culture. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026 Finally, Senior Editor Hannah Vanbiber exposes FIFA’s bizarre venue cover-ups. — Tim McMaster, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Hathaway was recently spotted enjoying a vacation in sunny Saint-Tropez, her baby bump visible beneath an array of breezy maxi dresses and cover-ups, including the Anne dress from her stylist Erin Walsh’s collaboration with La Ligne. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 June 2026

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Noun

The veils of the universe have thinned.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026
The veils of the universe have thinned.

— Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

Definition of veils

Noun

Some researchers have theorized that these curious small galaxies could harbor black holes that are buried in thick shrouds of cosmic dust.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026
In the hospital’s courtyard, relatives wept over the bodies covered in white burial shrouds.

— Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

Definition of shrouds

Noun

Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of cloaks

Noun

Guests are advised to bring beach chairs or blankets or make a reservation at a nearby restaurant with outdoor seating.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
While blankets and quilts are great for lounging, a sturdy seat keeps you off hot sand, damp grass, or uneven ground, which can be especially uncomfortable for older adults.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Definition of blankets

Noun

Speculation that Alito might hang up his robes soon ramped up after he was briefly hospitalized following a Federalist Society dinner in April.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Signature toiletries—including eucalyptus oil shower mister—and fluffy towels and robes complete the setup.

— Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

Definition of robes

Noun

Sketches were drawn, 3D masks printed and footballs blasted at a prototype sitting on a lifesize headform modelled on Kylian Mbappe’s face.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of masks

Noun

The room, its walls expensively craquelure'd to resemble fractured eggshells, its pale taffeta curtains billowing in the chill English breeze, is more Hollywood boudoir than office.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Ecuador struggled to cope, with Piero Hincapie’s red card for covering his mouth while speaking to Santiago Gimenez bringing the curtains down on a disappointing tournament.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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