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as in shadows
a time or place of little or no light
strange noises were coming from the wooded umbra beyond our campfire
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as in shadow
partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays
during a solar eclipse observers located within the umbra experience a complete blocking of the sun by the moon
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Recent Examples of umbra
What will happen beginning Thursday night is a total lunar eclipse, meaning the entire moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, an area known as the umbra.
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Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
The partial eclipse is on as the moon sinks deeper into the umbra.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
The moon passes through Earth’s umbra, the darkest part of its shadow, and takes on a reddish hue due to sunlight bending through Earth’s atmosphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Totality occurs at 2:26 a.m. when the entire moon is under the umbra.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
The partial eclipse is on as the moon sinks deeper into the umbra.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
The moon passes through Earth’s umbra, the darkest part of its shadow, and takes on a reddish hue due to sunlight bending through Earth’s atmosphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Totality occurs at 2:26 a.m. when the entire moon is under the umbra.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbra
Noun
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From data leakage to shadow engineering, no-code, robotic process automation (RPA) and AI apps create an expanding attack surface that is beyond the reach of standard security controls.—
Yair Finzi,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Stardust reveals how this post-Mercury and Venus shadow period will affect each zodiac sign Comments Mercury and Venus retrograde are finally coming to an end!—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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For us, the best option was renting a car for transportation to and from the airport but hunkering down at the lodge after dark for the most rewarding and stress-free experience.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Reflective strips Not all waterproof dog raincoats have reflective strips, but many dog raincoats do have reflective strips, which offer additional visibility on overcast days and after dark.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her love of the shade doesn't just date back to Wicked's release, though.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plants benefit from afternoon shade in warm Southern climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Jack Huston finds the light in the darkness with his role in Konstantin Khudyakov’s upcoming film.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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This strongly suggests that the sudden total darkness and associated changes in wind and temperature were the primary drivers of the observed behavioral shifts.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Best Time To See The Full Worm Moon Rise In the wake of the excitement of the total lunar eclipse, don’t overlook the opportunity to view the just-off full moon rise in the east during dusk the following evening.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The deck outside the main living space offers jaw-dropping views, the scenery shifting from the golden glow of sunrise to the soft hues of dusk.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.—
Meg Donohue,
Town & Country,
31 Jan. 2023
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
Peoplemag,
31 Jan. 2023
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In each image, a patch of purple with neon pink veins floats in the blackness of space, surrounded by flecks of light.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
5 Feb. 2025
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Shot in inky blackness, Kyle Edward Ball’s film taps into that primal childhood fear of calling out for your parents in the dark and hearing no reply.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2025
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At 33 years old, most quarterbacks would be considered to be in the twilight of their careers, but Gannon's best football still lay ahead.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Makelele arrived at Chelsea in the twilight of his career.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Umbra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbra. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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