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
Campers can attach multiple tents together and secure on various awnings to create shaded entries, auxiliary rooms and tunnels.
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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
The Charlotte Boardwalk upgrades To attract more tenants, Red Hill is looking to make several aesthetic changes, including new awnings, paint and wayfinding signage.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
In the hour leading up to the parade were brief periods of heavy rain as attendees began gathering on Colorado Boulevard, where fold-up chairs were empty as people huddled under various building awnings or archways.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Those who did attend used umbrellas, ponchos and awnings to protect themselves from the downpour.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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
The Charlotte Boardwalk upgrades To attract more tenants, Red Hill is looking to make several aesthetic changes, including new awnings, paint and wayfinding signage.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
In the hour leading up to the parade were brief periods of heavy rain as attendees began gathering on Colorado Boulevard, where fold-up chairs were empty as people huddled under various building awnings or archways.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Those who did attend used umbrellas, ponchos and awnings to protect themselves from the downpour.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awnings
Noun
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Other residents reported minor damage to their roofs, gutters and awnings.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to a Lake County representative, the county itself currently has a single solar project in development, installing a 165kW system on multiple roofs at the county building in Waukegan.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Their camp has two canopies per person, and some of her group opted to convert the canopied area into a bedroom instead of constructing a separate tent, especially because the tents can get hot.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Children play in the bare spaces between tattered tents.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Awnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awnings. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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