as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm
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Recent Examples of awning
For larger spaces that require shade, Button suggests installing an awning or a freestanding portico.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
It is also fitted with a full-beam hydraulic swim platform that connects guests to the water and an awning that protects them from the elements.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
The entire complex is painted in bright primary colors and festooned with striped awnings, banners, two United States flags, and seven Texas flags.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Soon, signs on the store awnings were written in foreign languages.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 31 May 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
It is also fitted with a full-beam hydraulic swim platform that connects guests to the water and an awning that protects them from the elements.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
The entire complex is painted in bright primary colors and festooned with striped awnings, banners, two United States flags, and seven Texas flags.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Soon, signs on the store awnings were written in foreign languages.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
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As demand for housing surged during the pandemic amid a widespread lack of inventory across the country, home prices shot through the roof—adding millions of dollars in real estate wealth to those who have managed to snatch a property or already owned one.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In images obtained by the outlet, an SUV on the side of the road is seen with the windshield completely smashed through and part of the roof caved in following the collision.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the plaza, Seth Teasdale was nearby as Kirk flung some caps into the crowd, then settled into his seat under the canopy to take questions.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tips And Tricks For Deadheading Mums Use your fingernails or garden snips to cut about two inches below the flower head so that the cut portion of the stem is hidden in the canopy of the plant.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Mia sat in a stool underneath a tent where a face-paint artist formed soft brush strokes into a purple flower on Mia’s cheek.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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