as in roof
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 awning
An open kitchen and retractable roof awnings will enhance the feeling of spaciousness.
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Andy Wang, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Penn 2 has further been transformed with The Bustle, a structure suspended 50 feet high serving as a giant awning with LED lighting and art displays and setting a grand entranceway to Madison Square Garden, Penn Station and Penn 2.
—David Moin, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
Adorned with twinkling lights and white trees all throughout the space, the venue’s decor also incorporates poinsettia flowers, life-size Santa replicas, giant Christmas ornaments on the space’s flower awning, gingerbread creations with faux snow accents on tables.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Festooned with a giant signature Hello Kitty pink bow and framed with a pastel pink and white striped awning, the outdoor cafe offered a grab-and-go menu of desserts and sweet drinks.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
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Andy Wang, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Penn 2 has further been transformed with The Bustle, a structure suspended 50 feet high serving as a giant awning with LED lighting and art displays and setting a grand entranceway to Madison Square Garden, Penn Station and Penn 2.
—David Moin, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
Adorned with twinkling lights and white trees all throughout the space, the venue’s decor also incorporates poinsettia flowers, life-size Santa replicas, giant Christmas ornaments on the space’s flower awning, gingerbread creations with faux snow accents on tables.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Festooned with a giant signature Hello Kitty pink bow and framed with a pastel pink and white striped awning, the outdoor cafe offered a grab-and-go menu of desserts and sweet drinks.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
Noun
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The sloping roof prevents water from building up and seeping inside during storms.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, a Delta Air Lines jet from Minneapolis flipped on its roof while landing amid a period of extreme winds at the Toronto Pearson Airport.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Failing to do this before cutting trees and opening the canopy can lead to a rapid expansion of unwanted plants and trees.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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The retractable canopy can also be adjusted to let in more sun or protect you from the rays depending on your preference.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Rampant crime, higher taxes, the highest cost of living in our nation, tent encampments in every major city, more fentanyl deaths, catastrophic fires, a broken home insurance market and people across our state are struggling to afford groceries and gas.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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There’s also plenty of tequila drinks in the house — er, tent.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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