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marquees

noun

plural of marquee
as in tents

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  1. tents
  2. pavilions
  3. domes
  4. awnings
  5. canopies
  6. roofs
  7. ceilings
Noun
  • Many people prefer to live in the ruins of their houses instead of having tents because the tents do not protect them from any kind of rain or any kind of heat, and there are also rodents that spread diseases.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The fans in Auburn, Alabama, came out, leaning from ramps and peeking from tents to catch a glimpse of their new administrations, each in their first SEC duel of the year.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of tents
Noun
  • Glass sky bridges connect the boxy pavilions, while inward-facing courtyards bring light into the house.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • New entry pavilions were constructed that sent visitors — whether in their cars or on foot — down to the ground level to purchase tickets and then up an escalator to the old entry area.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of pavilions
Noun
  • The two domes that once housed the San Onofre nuclear reactor cores will start coming down early next year.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Their prototype domes are only about the size of a wine cork at this point, but their compressive strength is comparable to low-grade concrete.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of domes
Noun
  • It’s perfectly designed for sipping cocktails under the warm glow of the hotel's signature red canvas awnings and people-watching as Paris’s most chic inhabitants walk by.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Radica installs a lockable hatch door on one side and mounting track for things like awnings, shower rooms and lights on both sides.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of awnings
Noun
  • Bees take advantage of vegetation and openings in forest canopies created by disturbances such as disease, storms, wind, beavers and fire.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The shade provided by the canopies made the spaces noticeably cooler than the uncovered pavement, which felt hot enough to melt truck tires.
    — David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of canopies
Noun
  • Further along the coast, the Billiton Ekobeach Retreat offers beach villas made from dolken logs and nipa palm leaf roofs.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to sagging roofs and mold issues, buyers notice minor maintenance issues, including peeling paint, loose door handles, and dripping faucets, Ryan says.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of roofs
Noun
  • The contemporary home includes high ceilings, hardwood floors, a kitchen with stone counters, a bedroom with a walk-in closet, and in-unit laundry.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Substantial beams in this post-and-beam home go up to the high vaulted ceilings.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of ceilings
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“Marquees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marquees. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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