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
The covered, but open-air space, has a new roof with five retractable awnings, new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Charlotte Boardwalk upgrades To attract more tenants, Red Hill is looking to make several aesthetic changes, including new awnings, paint and wayfinding signage.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Sprucing up the outdoor area, installing more awnings and creating night-time programming (live music, for example).
—Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
In the hour leading up to the parade were brief periods of heavy rain as attendees began gathering on Colorado Boulevard, where fold-up chairs were empty as people huddled under various building awnings or archways.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Those who did attend used umbrellas, ponchos and awnings to protect themselves from the downpour.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Exterior features include wind-and-rain-sensor awnings, an outdoor TV, and extensive storage.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
The old-school awnings overhead advertise everything from antiques to homemade food to art to apparel.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Charlotte Boardwalk upgrades To attract more tenants, Red Hill is looking to make several aesthetic changes, including new awnings, paint and wayfinding signage.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Sprucing up the outdoor area, installing more awnings and creating night-time programming (live music, for example).
—Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
In the hour leading up to the parade were brief periods of heavy rain as attendees began gathering on Colorado Boulevard, where fold-up chairs were empty as people huddled under various building awnings or archways.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Those who did attend used umbrellas, ponchos and awnings to protect themselves from the downpour.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Exterior features include wind-and-rain-sensor awnings, an outdoor TV, and extensive storage.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
The old-school awnings overhead advertise everything from antiques to homemade food to art to apparel.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awnings
Noun
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Many parishioners live within walking distance of their churches and generations of West Siders have been baptized and married under their roofs.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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As Parade Park deteriorated, its dwindling number of residents complained of lack of maintenance and issues such as leaking roofs and black mold.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The district is a living lush tropical garden, dense with old-growth Banyan trees and oak canopies that shade sidewalk cafés.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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City officials said that canopies could still be allowed in some places, but not on the smaller beaches where there's little sand.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Awnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awnings. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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