marquee

noun

Definition of marqueenext
as in pavilion

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Recent Examples of marquee Perhaps inevitably, independent brands have had a harder time getting paid than marquee names. — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026 Clark has the ball in her hands and the top spot on the marquee. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Yet as the evening progressed to the main marquee sale, buyer caution and risk aversion became clear. — Hok-Hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The other series also feature major markets and marquee teams, as the Chicago White Sox face the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs battle the San Diego Padres. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marquee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marquee
  1. pavilion
  2. dome
  3. tent
  4. roof
  5. canopy
  6. ceiling
  7. awning
Noun
  • Also on the premises are a striking one-bedroom cabin clad entirely in redwood, an outdoor movie pavilion, and sweeping mountain and city lights views from every vantage point.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Around it, hilly paths lined with palms and flouro-pink bougainvillea wiggle between treatment rooms, yoga pavilions, pools and bedrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pavilion
Noun
  • The bottoms are basically Molly’s baseball cap, which looks like a dome with a bill just plonked onto it, and Shannon’s wings, which the judges say are just a gingerbread cookie with some icing on it.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Several churches sustained damage to their domes, while a hotel in Coclé and fire stations in Los Santos were also affected.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • The company aims to create the absolute sweet spot in terms of an affordable, featherlight, roomy and convenient solo tent for rigorous backpacking, kayak camping, bikepacking and more.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
  • GoldenSky attendees will have the chance to camp for the first time, similar to Aftershock’s inaugural RV, car and tent camping options this year.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of tent
Noun
  • The footage taken in the Panhandle region shows the wind ripping off the roof of the hotel, which sits about 17 miles inland from Pensacola beaches.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • This one, steeped in milk and cream, sparks off the roof of your mouth with a gentle chile burn and the pleasantly numbing zap of cloves.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of roof
Noun
  • Stringing up some quick canopies in response to baking heat seems obvious.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Studies of Boston’s urban canopy show Hyde Park experiencing tree loss at a higher rate than other Boston neighborhoods.
    — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of canopy
Noun
  • Open storage and practical furniture make surprisingly efficient use of the footprint, while floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with California sunshine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Walls, ceilings and the house’s exterior, however, got a fresh coat of paint.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of ceiling
Noun
  • In Milton, a city in the county, several buildings had their roofs torn off and a gas station awning was ripped apart, according to images from the scene.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The incoming storm could damage porches, awnings, carports, sheds and unanchored mobile homes, and snap off large tree branches, posing a safety risk, the weather service office said.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of awning

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“Marquee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marquee. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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