as in roofs
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm
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Recent Examples of awnings
Under colorful awnings and hanging baskets of herbs, locals gather for produce, lavender honey, and wheels of cheese.
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Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Tenants and property owners with businesses in the Magnolia Avenue and Moran Street area will be eligible for power-washing and other publicly visible storefront improvements, such as lighting, new awnings and landscaping.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Large retractable awnings, originally installed to keep rain out, now also provides critical shade from the sun.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
While murals were being created on the exterior of the building, Corral said more work is planned for the future, including awnings and a wheelchair ramp.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Restler and Crichlow didn’t discuss the awnings on the tour, but per PIX 11, a 2024 inspection done by a private firm found problems related to the façade.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Aug. 2025
Soon, signs on the store awnings were written in foreign languages.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 31 May 2025
After walking for one mile, hikers will reach a pocket park on the northern side of the trail, featuring tables, a sweet walking path, shade awnings and a Little Free Library.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Exterior walls have been artfully modernized with industrial-style accents, like steel awnings and soft-glow LED lighting.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Tenants and property owners with businesses in the Magnolia Avenue and Moran Street area will be eligible for power-washing and other publicly visible storefront improvements, such as lighting, new awnings and landscaping.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Large retractable awnings, originally installed to keep rain out, now also provides critical shade from the sun.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
While murals were being created on the exterior of the building, Corral said more work is planned for the future, including awnings and a wheelchair ramp.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Restler and Crichlow didn’t discuss the awnings on the tour, but per PIX 11, a 2024 inspection done by a private firm found problems related to the façade.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Aug. 2025
Soon, signs on the store awnings were written in foreign languages.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 31 May 2025
After walking for one mile, hikers will reach a pocket park on the northern side of the trail, featuring tables, a sweet walking path, shade awnings and a Little Free Library.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Exterior walls have been artfully modernized with industrial-style accents, like steel awnings and soft-glow LED lighting.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awnings
Noun
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In New York City, local laws now require buildings over a certain size to include green roofs or solar panels.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Over the past three years, the city has begun to address long-overdue repairs, reopening pools, restoring lighting, and fixing building roofs, efforts that were largely neglected during Hernandez’s administration.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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But when attendees arrived on the remote island, there was little food — except, famously, cheese sandwiches — along with tents for housing and no actual music performances as the festival crumbled, with McFarland blaming improper infrastructure.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The event will include the Moonlight Veterinary Center Dog Costume Contest, two lively beer gardens, food tents and more.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Awnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awnings. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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