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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
Security measures include a clear bag policy with size limits, and people are barred from bringing common items including outside food and drinks, umbrellas, coolers, metal containers and selfie sticks.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Tourists with umbrellas and fans in St Mark's Square, at the height of a severe heatwave, on June 24, 2026 in Venice, Italy.
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Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Street vendors were doing a brisk business selling bottled water, hats and sun umbrellas.
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Kirsten Grieshaber,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Tourists still lined up outside the iconic museum, as visitors shielded themselves with parasols and umbrellas.
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Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
The event included coolers full of beer and, apparently, grape soda; umbrellas in case of additional rain; for some reason, an inflatable hot dog; and, as Ebra points out, cocaine.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more of the best Prime Day deals on patio furniture, including conversation sets, porch swings, umbrellas, and more.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
My love of the rich colors of a spice market or the striped umbrellas of a beach club on the Amalfi coast definitely translates into my preference for bright patterns and maximalism in my style of dress.
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Tourists with umbrellas and fans in St Mark's Square, at the height of a severe heatwave, on June 24, 2026 in Venice, Italy.
—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Street vendors were doing a brisk business selling bottled water, hats and sun umbrellas.
—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Tourists still lined up outside the iconic museum, as visitors shielded themselves with parasols and umbrellas.
—
Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
The event included coolers full of beer and, apparently, grape soda; umbrellas in case of additional rain; for some reason, an inflatable hot dog; and, as Ebra points out, cocaine.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more of the best Prime Day deals on patio furniture, including conversation sets, porch swings, umbrellas, and more.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
My love of the rich colors of a spice market or the striped umbrellas of a beach club on the Amalfi coast definitely translates into my preference for bright patterns and maximalism in my style of dress.
—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrellas
Noun
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Willis said that in a generation growing up surrounded by screens and algorithms, there's still value in picking up a physical can of paint.
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Currently limited by the DCI-P3 color standard that already covers a significantly wider color range than typical sRGB screens, Apple’s displays still miss out on many of the most vibrant colors visible to the human eye.
Noun
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Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
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Security-camera footage filmed Harris and Perez getting out of their cars armed with their Glock service pistols and ballistic shields, the report states.
Noun
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The city has opened two dozen splash pads and eight cooling shelters across the city.
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A week after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, doctors warn untreated wounds, filthy shelters and scarce supplies are fueling a looming wave of infections that could claim more lives.
Noun
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Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France.
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Having a wide array of Tinted Moisturizer and Secret Camouflage shades right at my fingertips completely took the guesswork out of putting together this routine.
Noun
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Trellises and arbors supporting vines also contribute to a sense of intimacy and seclusion.
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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.
Noun
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However, not all sunshades are created equal.
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For the outing, both wore bright colored rain coats paired with dark pants and kept it low-key with sunshades and head coverings —Jenner opted for a bandana and Elordi wore a baseball cap.
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“Umbrellas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrellas. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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