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
Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The majority will become Rechargeries, IONNA’s concept for sites with canopies, sufficient lighting, and a focus on nighttime safety, along with bathrooms, a driver’s lounge, and food and drink options.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Their camp has two canopies per person, and some of her group opted to convert the canopied area into a bedroom instead of constructing a separate tent, especially because the tents can get hot.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Slowly, the broader landscape of front yards in some cities is changing from green lawns to varied canopies of trees, plants and rocks.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Brudnizki translates that spirit into baroque details, floral frescoes, and beds with Aubusson-style tapestries that double as canopies across 61 rooms and suites.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Italian piazzas are covered by retractable, UV-filtering canopies, deployed each morning like futuristic umbrellas against an invisible downpour.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Labor unions and other groups set up tents and canopies close to the rally.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
At Château-sur-Mer, a mansion in Newport, arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts have been spraying the canopies of the century-old beech trees in a race against time.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The majority will become Rechargeries, IONNA’s concept for sites with canopies, sufficient lighting, and a focus on nighttime safety, along with bathrooms, a driver’s lounge, and food and drink options.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Their camp has two canopies per person, and some of her group opted to convert the canopied area into a bedroom instead of constructing a separate tent, especially because the tents can get hot.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Slowly, the broader landscape of front yards in some cities is changing from green lawns to varied canopies of trees, plants and rocks.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Brudnizki translates that spirit into baroque details, floral frescoes, and beds with Aubusson-style tapestries that double as canopies across 61 rooms and suites.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Italian piazzas are covered by retractable, UV-filtering canopies, deployed each morning like futuristic umbrellas against an invisible downpour.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Labor unions and other groups set up tents and canopies close to the rally.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopies
Noun
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Both buildings were heavily damaged by the fire with smoke pouring from the roofs of the homes.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Citing leaky roofs, mold, subpar living conditions for firefighters working 24-hour shifts, and plumbing failures so severe that portable bathrooms were required to remain operational, Higgins said improvements are urgently needed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The First Amendment protects the press precisely because a free press protects democracy.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2026
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But unionized workers aren’t the only ones Gloria protects.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Children play in the bare spaces between tattered tents.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Quickley and Barrett then switch defenders when Goodwin screens for Green.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
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 route covers three to six miles on the west side of the park—passing by Big Bear Spire, Secret Passage, and Cool Cave—and it’s described as easy to moderate.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The hotel also charges a $25 taxable amenity fee per night, which covers in-room Wi-Fi, cultural workshops and classes, live local music, use of hotel bikes and stand-up paddleboards, self-parking, and access to the hotel’s fitness room and pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Canopies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopies. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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