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
Shades and awnings to screen out the sun can help too, as can painting roofs white—instead of the common black tar seen in cities—which reflects away the heat and light that black roofs absorb.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 June 2025
At the time, the storefront lacked the now-familiar blue and white awning, instead featuring a large sign that jutted out from the corner of the building, displaying the shop’s name and signature offerings.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Jeep Interestingly, Jeep also integrates a rather stout-looking 270-degree awning into its greater roof design.
—New Atlas, 16 May 2025
The terrace is finished with matching blue awnings and classic shutters - achieving a modern take on classic French charm.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 June 2025
At the time, the storefront lacked the now-familiar blue and white awning, instead featuring a large sign that jutted out from the corner of the building, displaying the shop’s name and signature offerings.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Jeep Interestingly, Jeep also integrates a rather stout-looking 270-degree awning into its greater roof design.
—New Atlas, 16 May 2025
The terrace is finished with matching blue awnings and classic shutters - achieving a modern take on classic French charm.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
Noun
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Several parents expressed anger at the Kyrene School District Governing Board meeting on Aug. 5 over the handling of air quality issues stemming from a school roof construction project.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Raven motifs crept into the production design at every turn: Nevermore Academy’s front gates, Principal Weems’ office, roof tiles that resembled feathers, and the school’s mascot.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The landscaping will incorporate leaf canopies and shaded gathering spots, inspiring the name.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Soak the entire area under the tree’s canopy to a depth of about 8 inches to ensure the extensive root zone receives adequate moisture.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Then, at 1 p.m., a black tuk-tuk rattled down the sandy path between tents.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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