as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
the cumulus of sundry things that fill up one's attic and somehow sum up a lifetime of experiences
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Recent Examples of cumulus
The presence of cumulus clouds (those fluffy, puffy white clouds) also makes for a great sunset, explains Marisa Marulli, a conservation photographer.
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Brittany Anas, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
These clouds are similar to cumulus clouds, except these are formed by fire instead off the ground.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 25 July 2024
The satellite will service TV markets in Germany, Spain and France.
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts only a 55% chance for good conditions with liftoff winds and the presence of cumulus clouds a concern.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024
High winds and cumulus clouds are the primary concerns.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 27 Mar. 2024
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Brittany Anas, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
These clouds are similar to cumulus clouds, except these are formed by fire instead off the ground.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 25 July 2024
The satellite will service TV markets in Germany, Spain and France.
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts only a 55% chance for good conditions with liftoff winds and the presence of cumulus clouds a concern.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024
High winds and cumulus clouds are the primary concerns.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 27 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulus
Noun
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This accumulation of people represents the future of the NFL, from coaches to executives to agents and even fashion moguls.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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His debut collection, the Blacked Out Collection, reimagines Ray-Ban’s Mega Icons with a new lens type, launching in April 2025.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Bath & Body Works just launched its spring collection (along with its Easter collection, which is seriously adorable) which features fragrances like Waikiki Beach Coconut, Costa Rica Pink Pineapple Sunrise, and Thailand Sweet Kiwi & Starfruit.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
22 Feb. 2025
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Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a small bowl or glass measuring cup; add buttermilk mixture and melted butter to flour mixture and whisky gently just until combined (some lumps will remain).—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
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Our day on the water is capped by a VIP workshop tour of Bellini Nautica, the foremost Riva-restoration experts, as well as the company’s vintage Riva collection—the world’s most complete assemblage of the classic boats, featuring 20 models dating from the 1920s to the 1970s.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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The dress, a symphony of pastel yellows and blues, featured an assemblage of French impressionist Degas’ infamous ballerinas.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
2 Feb. 2025
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And scripts that hadn’t even been dreamt of have risen to the top of the production pile, with Rock and Clayface being prime examples.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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At the stroke of a pen, U.S. and European leaders could order their banks to block the accounts of Russia’s central bank, rendering much of Putin’s cash pile inaccessible.—
Edward Fishman,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Cumulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulus. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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