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
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.
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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
Sprucing up the outdoor area, installing more awnings and creating night-time programming (live music, for example).
—Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 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
Exterior features include wind-and-rain-sensor awnings, an outdoor TV, and extensive storage.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
The old-school awnings overhead advertise everything from antiques to homemade food to art to apparel.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
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
Sprucing up the outdoor area, installing more awnings and creating night-time programming (live music, for example).
—Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 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
Exterior features include wind-and-rain-sensor awnings, an outdoor TV, and extensive storage.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
The old-school awnings overhead advertise everything from antiques to homemade food to art to apparel.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awnings
Noun
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Many parishioners live within walking distance of their churches and generations of West Siders have been baptized and married under their roofs.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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As Parade Park deteriorated, its dwindling number of residents complained of lack of maintenance and issues such as leaking roofs and black mold.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The district is a living lush tropical garden, dense with old-growth Banyan trees and oak canopies that shade sidewalk cafés.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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City officials said that canopies could still be allowed in some places, but not on the smaller beaches where there's little sand.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Federal authorities have stepped in to provide emergency assistance, setting up heated tents and food pantries for people in his district.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the presence of unpermitted vendors — ranging from food carts to unlicensed food trucks to pop-up restaurants complete with tents, seating and music — has increased in recent years.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Awnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awnings. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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