How to Use cover-up in a Sentence

cover-up

noun
  • That means a good cover-up is a must.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Heavy fragrance tends to read as a cover-up.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
  • At the same time, my friend puts on a cover-up and lounges with her head in a book.
    — Christine Byrne, Mph, SELF, 23 June 2023
  • Time to end this White House cover-up.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
  • Time to end this White House cover-up.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Time to end this White House cover-up.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Time to end this White House cover-up.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • But, like the old saying goes, the cover-up was worse than the crime.
    — Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 10 June 2024
  • Pack a beach tote that’s big enough to fit a book, sun hat, flip-flops, and a cover-up.
    — Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
  • By packing a do-it-all kind of cover-up, you’ll be all set for the day.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
  • This waterproof top works as a beach cover-up and a swim tee.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
  • But my favorite way to wear it is as a swimsuit cover-up for beach days.
    — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Wear this green tank as a swim cover-up or over a fun bralette for some dimension.
    — Meghan Shouse, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2023
  • But when someone ends up dead, the trip shifts to culprits and cover-ups.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The button-up top can be worn open with a tank or buttoned up as a breezy cover-up.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
  • It can be used as a beach cover-up, worn over a tank, and thrown on after sundown.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • Still, no one will be walking from the pool to their room in a robe; be sure to pack a cover-up.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
  • There’s less and less subtext, fewer cover-ups.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Wear it for a beachside lunch one day, then toss it over a swimsuit as a cover-up the next.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
  • Wear it solo as a beach cover-up or pair it with jeans for an easy summer staple.
    — Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
  • What there shouldn’t be is a cover-up, which is a violation of the law.
    — Mishal Husain, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The light, gauzy fabric is airy enough to double as a swimsuit cover-up.
    — Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
  • There is also a Goop store for any failure to pack enough beach cover-ups.
    — Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
  • To be fair, that isn’t simply about the cover-up and lack of leadership.
    — Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
  • Beyond the slick city streets, mini shorts are also beach cover-up of choice.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
  • Some of them went further, alleging that there has been a cover-up.
    — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Pair them with a classic tee or pull them on over a swimsuit for an easy cover-up option.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Toss these cute shorts over your swimsuit for a simple cover-up, and thank me later.
    — Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
  • If your summer plans include beach and lake days, a good cover-up is a wardrobe staple.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
  • This is where caftans or maxi-style cover-ups really shine.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026

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