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
Also, setup often requires a dish installation and a clear sky view — trees, roof overhangs or RV awnings may impact performance.
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The facade of the building was retained, with the name of the brand now painted discreetly on the brick as well as awnings that were added to the top-floor windows.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Canopy awnings will be installed over all entrances and service doors, including a large 300-square-foot canopy over the customer walk-up service window, providing weather protection.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Under colorful awnings and hanging baskets of herbs, locals gather for produce, lavender honey, and wheels of cheese.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Promenade decks with picnic tables and awnings topped the houses.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Tenants and property owners with businesses in the Magnolia Avenue and Moran Street area will be eligible for power-washing and other publicly visible storefront improvements, such as lighting, new awnings and landscaping.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Large retractable awnings, originally installed to keep rain out, now also provides critical shade from the sun.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
While murals were being created on the exterior of the building, Corral said more work is planned for the future, including awnings and a wheelchair ramp.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The facade of the building was retained, with the name of the brand now painted discreetly on the brick as well as awnings that were added to the top-floor windows.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Canopy awnings will be installed over all entrances and service doors, including a large 300-square-foot canopy over the customer walk-up service window, providing weather protection.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Under colorful awnings and hanging baskets of herbs, locals gather for produce, lavender honey, and wheels of cheese.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Promenade decks with picnic tables and awnings topped the houses.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Tenants and property owners with businesses in the Magnolia Avenue and Moran Street area will be eligible for power-washing and other publicly visible storefront improvements, such as lighting, new awnings and landscaping.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Large retractable awnings, originally installed to keep rain out, now also provides critical shade from the sun.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
While murals were being created on the exterior of the building, Corral said more work is planned for the future, including awnings and a wheelchair ramp.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awnings
Noun
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Rainwater harvesting systems collect water from the roofs of nearby homes, while solar panels power the irrigation system.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their roofs were in fairly good condition.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On blazing summer days when Mookie had back-to-back baseball games, Willie devised makeshift canopies to provide shade for families.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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That’s plenty of time to pick apples, hike under colorful canopies, snap photos in pumpkin patches, and indulge in every other fall favorite.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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At the event, which saw hundreds of people in attendance, law enforcement restrained individuals and set up tents to question them about their immigration status.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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Onsite accommodation in oTENTik tents keeps you immersed in nature with a touch of comfort.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Awnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awnings. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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