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
Afterward, in a little forest awning, James K was set up next to the Casa del Lago.
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E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 6 May 2025
Looking around the airy entryway with its glass walls, a sparkling light fixture mimicking branches sprawled across the ceiling and a marquee awning lined with globe light bulbs beckoned viewers into the massive auditorium.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Westfalia Americas Additional standard equipment includes a Truma Combi LP furnace/water heater, a Truma Aventa Eco rooftop air conditioner, a power entry step and a power awning.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
Add an awning or a trellis to create a cozy indoor vibe outside
Add an awning to your balcony space to make a personal sanctuary that works rain or shine.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
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E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 6 May 2025
Looking around the airy entryway with its glass walls, a sparkling light fixture mimicking branches sprawled across the ceiling and a marquee awning lined with globe light bulbs beckoned viewers into the massive auditorium.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Westfalia Americas Additional standard equipment includes a Truma Combi LP furnace/water heater, a Truma Aventa Eco rooftop air conditioner, a power entry step and a power awning.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
Add an awning or a trellis to create a cozy indoor vibe outside
Add an awning to your balcony space to make a personal sanctuary that works rain or shine.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
Noun
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On a windy Saturday afternoon in Paris, the roof over Court Philippe-Chatrier was open ahead of the ladies’ singles final at the 2025 French Open.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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An Associated Press journalist saw at least one home burned when police fired a tear gas canister onto its thatch roof.—
Matías Delacroix,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Staking may also be appropriate if the root ball is significantly smaller in relation to the tree’s size, or if the tree has a top-heavy canopy.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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The black bridge canopy and the new silver platform form a continuous line, which is a metaphor for the relationship between the past and the future.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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As a social media influencer, his more than 1 million followers on YouTube trumps the reach of others in the press tent, whose follower counts, generally, would classify them as microinfluencers.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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