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
Before the Knicks took part in the parade, several fans climbed on top of police cars, while others gathered on top of a sanitation truck and building awnings.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The designer would frequently use the Haussmannian-style hotel with its red awnings framing the stone facade as a backdrop for his fashion shows and photo shoots.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The pair spent much of Monday sheltering beneath the awnings around the grounds, waiting for a break in the weather alongside hundreds of other spectators — and the players trying to find their feet on the slipperiest of tennis surfaces.
—Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 9 June 2026
For more long-term solutions, install breathable roll-up shades, curtains, or awnings on the edges of your porch to block harsh sunlight and keep furniture and surfaces from absorbing heat.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Chaos on Seventh Avenue, where the rowdiest and roughest fans go to commune and roar and party and climb the awnings of various subway entrances outside Madison Square Garden.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
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
Reeves said elements such as paint and awnings are relatively low-cost, temporary treatments that can make a meaningful visual impact while allowing flexibility over time, according to city officials.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 May 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
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The designer would frequently use the Haussmannian-style hotel with its red awnings framing the stone facade as a backdrop for his fashion shows and photo shoots.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The pair spent much of Monday sheltering beneath the awnings around the grounds, waiting for a break in the weather alongside hundreds of other spectators — and the players trying to find their feet on the slipperiest of tennis surfaces.
—Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 9 June 2026
For more long-term solutions, install breathable roll-up shades, curtains, or awnings on the edges of your porch to block harsh sunlight and keep furniture and surfaces from absorbing heat.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Chaos on Seventh Avenue, where the rowdiest and roughest fans go to commune and roar and party and climb the awnings of various subway entrances outside Madison Square Garden.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
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
Reeves said elements such as paint and awnings are relatively low-cost, temporary treatments that can make a meaningful visual impact while allowing flexibility over time, according to city officials.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awnings
Noun
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Wind could damage roofs, siding and trees.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
18 June 2026
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Charlotte Amalie rises in tiers of red roofs and old stone, a waterfront that looks part Baltic, part tropical.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Ben Tutt, a warhead modeler turned parachute designer, has never jumped out of an airplane to see if the nylon canopies attached to cords and a body harness really work.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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When planting, space them farther apart, prune the branches so there’s space between the canopies, or plant a lone tree that’s hard to access.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Amid canvas tents and retro campers, the large dining room serves craft cocktails and juicy steaks sourced from the Malarkey family ranch.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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“Awnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awnings. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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