as in roofs
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
trees line both sides of the garden path, with their foliage forming a leafy canopy for walkers
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Recent Examples of canopies
Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
These vines can get into tree canopies when growing on adjacent fences or other structures.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Oaks, hickories, tulip poplars and other hardwoods, leafless only a week ago, are quickly donning their bright green canopies.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Webbed branches and canopies of evergreen and pale yellow protect me from the day’s drizzle.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
The canopies of the trees are two and three stories high.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Medium- to high-density orchards allow the trees space for their canopies to grow.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
But truck canopies are meant to be outfitted, and Tekton brings its camper expertise to the fore in building and procuring a full lineup of base camp-ready add-ons.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Labor unions and other groups set up tents and canopies close to the rally.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
These vines can get into tree canopies when growing on adjacent fences or other structures.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Oaks, hickories, tulip poplars and other hardwoods, leafless only a week ago, are quickly donning their bright green canopies.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Webbed branches and canopies of evergreen and pale yellow protect me from the day’s drizzle.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
The canopies of the trees are two and three stories high.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Medium- to high-density orchards allow the trees space for their canopies to grow.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
But truck canopies are meant to be outfitted, and Tekton brings its camper expertise to the fore in building and procuring a full lineup of base camp-ready add-ons.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopies
Noun
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Older roofs are more brittle and likely to fail when hail strikes a home than those that are newer.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The center would be a neighbor to Camarillo’s house in Victoria Ranch, a family-friendly area with beige stucco homes topped with terracotta tile roofs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Proponents say the bill addresses a shortage of foster homes in Missouri and protects religious freedom.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rooms Twenty-four one- and two-bedroom tents are fronted by a winding lagoon dotted with lily pads and bordered by tropical greenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Labor unions and other groups set up tents and canopies close to the rally.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What the screen debate misses is that 40 seconds of looking at green space partially restores directed attention, which screens deplete.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Those names go to the city's Address Management Services — also known as 911 addressing — which screens every submission before anything gets approved.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But what makes The Weight so compelling is a sense of real danger and unpredictability that clouds these familiar sounds.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fraud scrutiny clouds Schumer’s ObamaCare credit push after his Pentagon ‘luxury’ spending jab.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The district covers much of the Texas-Mexico border.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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You're also given a 5-year limited warranty that covers you in case something happens to it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Canopies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopies. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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