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
Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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
And when the light is coming, like, sort of in the early morning and in the evening, because the trees are so tall and, uh, the canopies are usually like, quite dense.
—Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025
The grounds are especially magical in fall—gardens alive with late-season blooms, hammocks beneath golden canopies, sweeping views of both Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Perched inside bucket trucks — or occasionally climbing up ropes into the canopies — tree trimmers cut branches about 15 feet back from the power lines, sawing off enough growth to keep the lines clear for about five years.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
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
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
And when the light is coming, like, sort of in the early morning and in the evening, because the trees are so tall and, uh, the canopies are usually like, quite dense.
—Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025
The grounds are especially magical in fall—gardens alive with late-season blooms, hammocks beneath golden canopies, sweeping views of both Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Perched inside bucket trucks — or occasionally climbing up ropes into the canopies — tree trimmers cut branches about 15 feet back from the power lines, sawing off enough growth to keep the lines clear for about five years.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopies
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
Verb
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Covering cilantro with cloches and adding mulch around your plants protects them from chilly weather.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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The justices found the organization’s policy violated the state’s Human Rights Act, which protects individuals from discrimination based on gender identity.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Kenya, retreat to ultra-luxury safari tents overlooking the vast savannah after days spent witnessing the Great Migration and Big Five game drives.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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The supplies also include medicine, tents, blankets and hygiene products.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An experimenter screens individuals from a population for a trait of interest, and only those that meet a certain threshold are allowed to reproduce to create the next generation.—
Shraddha Lall,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hersh’s unparalleled career is explored in the documentary Cover-Up, directed by Oscar winner Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, which screens tonight at the New York Film Festival.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Remove pressure to perform and find flow Cortisol clouds judgment and kills creativity.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The absolute level of yields is unthreatening, but Treasury holders were selling after a strong rally as the horizon clouds up a bit.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new beach collection, which launched globally this week, covers shirts, shorts, swim shorts and accessories in Italian linen, silk and towelling with fine jacquard and embroidery across some of the pieces.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to Kroll Settlement Administration, the settlement fund covers attorney’s fees and expenses up to $200,000, service award to class representatives up to $3,000 and settlement administration costs, which are still to be determined.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Canopies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopies. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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