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
Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The street-level Five Points Transformation Project, which includes replacing the station canopy, is ongoing, though the station will remain open throughout the tournament.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
Lusk would like to see greenways canopied with trees, which are scarce in the industrial corridors where projects are taking place.
—Micheline Maynard, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Expect Micron to dominate Boise’s development landscape in 2026 as the canopy of cranes off Federal Way makes progress — and fast.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The street-level Five Points Transformation Project, which includes replacing the station canopy, is ongoing, though the station will remain open throughout the tournament.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Lusk would like to see greenways canopied with trees, which are scarce in the industrial corridors where projects are taking place.
—Micheline Maynard, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopy
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Right under the slanted roof on the top floor, the cozy entry-level rooms feature exposed ceiling beams and about 20 square feet of floor space, but their small windows (and no views to speak of) leave them a little dark.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some of the building’s roofs sport numerous large holes, exposing the beams underneath, and orange-brown discoloration on the shingles.—
Angela Palermo
January 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For instance, installation of solar panels can be protected by federal law, but the HOAs can still regulate placement of the panels for aesthetics.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Yu says his early experiences led him to chase achievement as a way of protecting a younger version of himself.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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These adjectives threw up a big tent, and much of the world crowded in.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Then Mitchell entered the tent and raped her for the first time in a series of countless assaults.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Still, the media continued to extensively cover the murder with baseless claims.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Whether high winds topple the tree in your backyard or lead to roof damage, your homeowner's policy should cover the damage.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Landman Season 2 actress has been busy supporting her fellow leading ladies, including hosting a Song Sung Blue screening alongside Kate Hudson on January 7 and a special Marty Supreme screening and conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow just hours later on January 9.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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The first two episodes of the series world premiered at the Venice Film Festival before also screening at the BFI London Film Festival.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Canopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopy. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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