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
The oldest dealership in town, Findlay Galleries, which opened here in 1961, is best known for its distinctive black-and-white striped awnings and matron-friendly exhibits.
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Ben Widdicombe, Vulture, 12 May 2025
There were about six inches of water on the terrace, and the awning started getting full of water and stretching.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
The setup is Jackie dangling from a clocktower about five or six stories up before falling through two cloth awnings and plopping to the ground.
—Joe Salas
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Two men — one younger, one older — are sitting quietly under a light gray awning, cleaning dozens of artichokes.
—Daliah Singer, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
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Ben Widdicombe, Vulture, 12 May 2025
There were about six inches of water on the terrace, and the awning started getting full of water and stretching.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
The setup is Jackie dangling from a clocktower about five or six stories up before falling through two cloth awnings and plopping to the ground.
—Joe Salas
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Two men — one younger, one older — are sitting quietly under a light gray awning, cleaning dozens of artichokes.
—Daliah Singer, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
Noun
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On the rooftop, the Suba Restaurant sits beside the pool and features panoramic views of the sea against the backdrop of Lisbon’s red roofs.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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As demand for his product went through the roof, Singer granted licences to entrepreneurs across the US to sell and teach others to use his machines.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to wall coverings, tapestries were found hanging over windows and doors, and used as bed curtains and canopies in bed chambers.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Footage from the site showed portable restrooms and air conditioning systems underneath tent-like canopies.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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As summer ramps up across North America, millions of travelers, vacationers and businesses that rely on weather apps for safety and scheduling are checking forecasts to decide whether to hit the beach, move the family barbecue under a tent, or adjust their operations for the day.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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