Thesaurus results for AWNINGS

awnings

noun

plural of awning

as in roofs

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 awnings Tri-Land also plans to add two entirely new buildings, plus eliminate awnings, add landscaping, replace parking lots and sidewalks and add LED signage, Dube said. —

Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026 Kat Eich, president of Auburn’s Old Town Business Association, said the ordinance regarding paint and awnings will benefit the city. —

Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026 There are also several design iterations, like options with awnings over the front door or skylights, as well as different materials, including cotton. —

Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 However, some of the issues — specifically the awnings, peeling paint, and debris — had been cited nearly three years earlier. —

Larry Seward, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 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. —

Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026 Campers can attach multiple tents together and secure on various awnings to create shaded entries, auxiliary rooms and tunnels. —

New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026 Other residents reported minor damage to their roofs, gutters and awnings. —

Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026 Designed to whisk you away to the Amalfi Coast (complete with striped awnings, Baroque accents, and the gentle murmur of a central working fountain), Patatino serves up classic, hearty plates that can be greedily gobbled solo or ordered in larger portions for sharing. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026

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Dedicated car spotters will already be angrily scrolling to the comments section, but rest assured the only Cobras with roofs to date have been track specials.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
Freeman envisioned the steep bluff as a natural amphitheater and arranged the villas on staggered terraces that hug the headland to ensure unobstructed ocean views over the roofs below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026