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
Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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
Like forests on land, kelp forms dense canopies at the sea surface that shade a mid-water understory while below, their gnarled root-like holdfasts sculpt the seafloor.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Conversation starters → A popular California beach destination will fine visitors up to $500 for using oversized beach canopies under new summer restrictions.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Open-sided canopies initially littered the grid before the cars arrived, though some, like Cadillac, took them down once the cars lined up in their respective grid spots.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
This stretch of the Beltline features wildflowers, dense tree canopies and residential areas.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 24 May 2026
Aircraft transparency systems include canopies, windshields and windows.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Orange County Fire Authority officials say that the tank storing methyl methacrylate, a toxic and highly flammable epoxy used to produce plastic for aircraft canopies, was failing and that the temperature had started to rise.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Noun
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
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
Like forests on land, kelp forms dense canopies at the sea surface that shade a mid-water understory while below, their gnarled root-like holdfasts sculpt the seafloor.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Conversation starters → A popular California beach destination will fine visitors up to $500 for using oversized beach canopies under new summer restrictions.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Open-sided canopies initially littered the grid before the cars arrived, though some, like Cadillac, took them down once the cars lined up in their respective grid spots.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
This stretch of the Beltline features wildflowers, dense tree canopies and residential areas.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 24 May 2026
Aircraft transparency systems include canopies, windshields and windows.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Orange County Fire Authority officials say that the tank storing methyl methacrylate, a toxic and highly flammable epoxy used to produce plastic for aircraft canopies, was failing and that the temperature had started to rise.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopies
Noun
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Dedicated car spotters will already be angrily scrolling to the comments section, but rest assured the only Cobras with roofs to date have been track specials.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Freeman envisioned the steep bluff as a natural amphitheater and arranged the villas on staggered terraces that hug the headland to ensure unobstructed ocean views over the roofs below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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That's because federal law generally protects Social Security retirement, disability and survivor benefits from garnishment by most private creditors.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Texas also protects a variety of other wildlife, including bats, hawks, owls, whooping cranes and all species of sea turtles, according to TPWD.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
Noun
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His introduction came at age 10, when RAGBRAI, which is an acronym for the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, passed through his hometown of Oelwein (a town with a population of fewer than 6,000), filling yards with tents and strangers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Other buzzy titles debuting in Cannes include Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, the latest from Jane Schoenbrun, which screens in the UCR competition.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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The American Cinematheque screens the film at the Aero Theatre on Saturday in a 35mm print to mark its 20 anniversary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Ambiguity clouds the conversation and risks leaving your protégé more confused than enlightened.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Abby’s face immediately clouds over.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The lot of the property covers an area of 12,517 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The long hemline covers the lower back for most wearers, sealing out drafts on chilly planes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Canopies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopies. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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