as in roof
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 canopy
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
An oversized canopy folds down to almost entirely shade your kiddo from the sun.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
Why Trust Travel + Leisure Lauren Breedlove is a traveler and beachgoer who knows the importance of finding the right beach umbrella or canopy for use everywhere from camping to a beach vacation.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Witko said the village is proud of its tree canopy, with plans to plant 225 trees this year with aid from a grant through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
An oversized canopy folds down to almost entirely shade your kiddo from the sun.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Sometimes the truck passed down shady streets canopied by fertile trees.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
Why Trust Travel + Leisure Lauren Breedlove is a traveler and beachgoer who knows the importance of finding the right beach umbrella or canopy for use everywhere from camping to a beach vacation.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopy
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For a taste of history, the Tai O Heritage Hotel—a former marine police station and grade II historic building—serves up local delicacies under a glass roof, offering stunning views and a side of Tai O's famous shrimp paste.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Citizen app video showed flames and smoke shooting through the roof of the structure.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here's what to know about colorectal cancer -- at any age -- and how to protect yourself.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Practice a script that protects your needs and honors your generous spirit.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Inside a tent serving as a dressing room, seamstresses put the finishing touches on costumes inspired by the opera world as volunteers prepped for the stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The stint at left-back may be temporary, and an attempt to cover up squad deficiencies, but the school of thought at Everton heading into the campaign was that last season’s Branthwaite and Tarkowski partnership was their best way forward.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cherry blossom graphics cover the oversize headboards of each bed as the focal point in an otherwise minimal space, while suites include floor-to-ceiling graphic murals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Academy Museum will screen the movie on 35mm Friday in the Ted Mann Theater.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Prosecution and Traces will be screened back-to-back following the ceremony.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Canopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopy. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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