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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The gardens cultivated in Walnut Hills are an addition to a growing conservation mission by the zoo, beyond its fences, to activate green spaces, expand tree canopies and increase pollinator habitats in local neighborhoods.
—Hailey Roden, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, tree canopies provide delightful shade allowing the sun to dapple the path.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The colors were inspired by our surrounding environment – violet crown skies and the green canopies of our parks and trails.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Graco jogging strollers also feature adjustable reclining positions and canopies or one-handed folding mechanisms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Roadside shops and farmstands dot the landscape while neighborhoods are tucked deeply into lush tree canopies.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
At Clark Gardens, visitors can walk underneath tree canopies and among flora and fauna of all kinds.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Cantilevers can be formed into beams or slabs and are used in everything from bridges and balconies to canopies and furniture.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Today, Smokejumpers arrived and climbed into the canopies of the Giant Sequoias to protect them from further damage.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The gardens cultivated in Walnut Hills are an addition to a growing conservation mission by the zoo, beyond its fences, to activate green spaces, expand tree canopies and increase pollinator habitats in local neighborhoods.
—Hailey Roden, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, tree canopies provide delightful shade allowing the sun to dapple the path.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The colors were inspired by our surrounding environment – violet crown skies and the green canopies of our parks and trails.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Graco jogging strollers also feature adjustable reclining positions and canopies or one-handed folding mechanisms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Roadside shops and farmstands dot the landscape while neighborhoods are tucked deeply into lush tree canopies.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
At Clark Gardens, visitors can walk underneath tree canopies and among flora and fauna of all kinds.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Cantilevers can be formed into beams or slabs and are used in everything from bridges and balconies to canopies and furniture.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopies
Noun
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In New York City, local laws now require buildings over a certain size to include green roofs or solar panels.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Over the past three years, the city has begun to address long-overdue repairs, reopening pools, restoring lighting, and fixing building roofs, efforts that were largely neglected during Hernandez’s administration.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Making this distinction prevents overengineering and protects morale, budget, and timeline.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Elawada said that dozens of Palestinians had arrived in the area from northern Gaza on Tuesday morning without tents.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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On multiple occasions, pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with state police and saw their tents torn down.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Voice of Hind Rajab, which screens this evening in Venice, tells the story of a young Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza last year along with six of her family members.—
Nada Aboul Kheir,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fundamentals Morgan Stanley screens attractively versus Capital Markets peers on valuation with comparable or better profitability.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, tariff uncertainty clouds the headline growth figure.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Drawing on his extensive study of history, which spans 500 years and covers the rise and fall of empires, Dalio sees a historical precedent for such transformative shifts.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Canopies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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