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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
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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

"Under the OpenAI umbrella, the network loses credibility and everything it says will be seen as OpenAI marketing."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Though the upcoming end of “The Late Show” in May seemed to signal a split between its host and Paramount, it seems he’ll be working under the Paramount umbrella once again.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Jeffries admitted that he’s open to a funding bill to provide the money to pay TSA agents and fund other agencies under the umbrella of DHS.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

A few paces in front of me Camilla struggled on tiptoe to pull down her umbrella, which dragged her along in little skipping steps—Mary Poppins in her black funeral dress.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt