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
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.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Areas without a tornado touchdown still saw significant damage, Morgan said, including funding and damaged awnings.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Renovations included a full paint job inside and outside the center, including the awnings outside, as well as new furniture and artwork.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 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
Fairy lights strung along the awnings of each business are twinkling.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
Flowing fountains provide a tranquil soundscape, complementing the stately columns and classic Mediterranean awnings that define the estate’s architectural splendor.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
The flat roof optimizes the design for the level roof rails that hold awnings on each side.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
Outside, dry brown leaves blew around in a light rain, and most of the families huddled under awnings that had been installed to protect the tents.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Areas without a tornado touchdown still saw significant damage, Morgan said, including funding and damaged awnings.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Renovations included a full paint job inside and outside the center, including the awnings outside, as well as new furniture and artwork.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 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
Fairy lights strung along the awnings of each business are twinkling.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
Flowing fountains provide a tranquil soundscape, complementing the stately columns and classic Mediterranean awnings that define the estate’s architectural splendor.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
The flat roof optimizes the design for the level roof rails that hold awnings on each side.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
Outside, dry brown leaves blew around in a light rain, and most of the families huddled under awnings that had been installed to protect the tents.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Awnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awnings. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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