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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
Synonyms


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Other brands under Kering’s umbrella, including Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, have also lost momentum in past years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Many of the chemicals used to produce diapers are hidden behind terms such as “fragrance” and “parfum,” which are umbrella terms that can mask undisclosed ingredients, Little said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

They are famous for zealously shilling for their ad partners in an over-the-top way that borders on becoming a bit—although they have ceased to have advertisers now that they’re under the OpenAI umbrella.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

“The current conflict may expose further fault lines, by challenging the U.S. security umbrella for Gulf infrastructure and the maritime security for global trade in oil,” she writes.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

In his hand he holds a closed black umbrella identical to the one she carries.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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