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Recent Examples of awning
Umbrellas for smaller spaces and awnings for larger ones should do the trick, as well as rugs that’ll feel cooler than pavers at midday—Reynaud says a neutral option is a great base for patterns elsewhere.
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Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2018, Target provoked the ire of New York music lovers by tweaking CBGB’s famous awning to celebrate the opening of a new retail location in Astor Place.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
The unassuming Highlands location has greeted patrons with its signature green awning since 2011.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Other residents reported minor damage to their roofs, gutters and awnings.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
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Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2018, Target provoked the ire of New York music lovers by tweaking CBGB’s famous awning to celebrate the opening of a new retail location in Astor Place.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
The unassuming Highlands location has greeted patrons with its signature green awning since 2011.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Other residents reported minor damage to their roofs, gutters and awnings.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
Noun
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Firefighters on the roof were also spraying the fire to prevent it from spreading.—
Kayla Bartkowski,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Fatu shockingly kicked out at two to a roof-rattling reaction.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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One of the highlights is the Viaduto do Carvalho, a bridge built along the edge of a mountain with sweeping views over the forest canopy and distant peaks as the train curves along its path.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Crosthwaite & Gardiner report that fitting the streamlined bodywork, cockpit canopy and tail fin over the wooden frame was particularly labor-intensive.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
Noun
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These days, this AutoCamp location also has a canvas safari-style tent (with a king bed), and a family cabin that can sleep up to six.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Highlights include food tents at the international cottages, free admission to museums and live performances in Spanish Village.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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