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
Kat Eich, president of Auburn’s Old Town Business Association, said the ordinance regarding paint and awnings will benefit the city.
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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
The covered, but open-air space, has a new roof with five retractable awnings, new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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
The covered, but open-air space, has a new roof with five retractable awnings, new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awnings
Noun
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Beneath are the roofs and cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, where ancient pubs stand among jewelers specializing in local jet.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The environmental assessment released this month detailed those concerns even further, including cracks in the foundations of multiple buildings and leaks in numerous roofs that have caused mold to grow.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Crews shifted folding canopies to cover the area as more law enforcement resources, including crime-scene investigators, began to arrive at the house.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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More than a dozen crews were seen excavating the property in Everman, using heavy equipment and working under canopies, according to aerial video from the scene.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The flowers must be procured, the tents put up in the garden, and the finishing touches added around the home before her guests arrive.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The event featured tents with nonprofit organizations, like the Greater Chicago Food Depository, to help neighbors understand where to turn for help in the face of food insecurity.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Awnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awnings. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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