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
In all, the companies span fourteen sectors, including nine women in the broader umbrella of media, entertainment and sports, six in the financial services industry, and six in the business of food and restaurants.
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Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Chairs and umbrellas are available to rent, and there are restrooms, water foundations, a concession stand, and beach showers to keep you comfortable.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
The prevailing theory is that the powers that be want to position the offshoot under the umbrella of parent company Paramount Global.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Feb. 2025
Since 2012, the company has been under the umbrella of independent family group MELB Holding, formed by industry veteran and former Audemars Piguet CEO Georges-Henri Meylan, and based in the Vallée de Joux.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
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Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Chairs and umbrellas are available to rent, and there are restrooms, water foundations, a concession stand, and beach showers to keep you comfortable.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
The prevailing theory is that the powers that be want to position the offshoot under the umbrella of parent company Paramount Global.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Feb. 2025
Since 2012, the company has been under the umbrella of independent family group MELB Holding, formed by industry veteran and former Audemars Piguet CEO Georges-Henri Meylan, and based in the Vallée de Joux.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrella
Noun
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Outside, the ocean-facing pool and spa are surrounded by a stone patio, a fire pit, a bocce ball court, a chicken coop, and a lemon arbor.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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In order to be a tree city, the community must adhere to standards laid out by the Arbor Day Foundation such as creating a public tree care ordinance, and an arbor day celebration.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2024
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In truth, tri-fold is a misnomer since there are only two folds, but the three screens form a clever design that unfurls to a full 10.2 inches.—
Simon Hill,
WIRED,
5 Mar. 2025
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No film has ever captivated audiences of the screen and stage quite like The Rocky Horror Picture Show.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The rest of the page displays a laundry list of what these shields involve.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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When cops made their first attempt to get inside, Rivera shot at them, hitting an officer’s ballistic shield, police said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Fun fact: The building doubled as a bomb shelter during the Cold War, said Moletz.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The closure also comes as the Trump administration has taken a hard line on immigration and criticized New York City’s hotel shelters and the Roosevelt in particular.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The team working on NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has announced the successful installation of the observatory's sunshade.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The rear seat is roomy and comfortable for all passengers and with leatherette or leather and rear sunshades, everyone will feel elegant.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
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Botanical Name: Iris reticulata Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade Soil Type: Nutrient-rich, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5) 07 of 11 Giant Snowdrop A bulbous perennial in the amaryllis family, Giant Snowdrops produce large, solitary white flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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Stockman Products The biggest generational changes come out back in the galley, which still relies on the full-height hatch to provide plenty of shade and weather coverage overhead.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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The balustrade at the far end affords one of the great panoramas of the Eternal City, with the dome of St. Peter’s etched on the horizon.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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In the 1960s, following partial destruction by a housing development, the remains of an ancient cemetery were covered by a museum pavilion.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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There were also larger pavilions dedicated to brands from Italy and Korea including labels like The Dahlia Project.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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