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
An open kitchen and retractable roof awnings will enhance the feeling of spaciousness.
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Andy Wang, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Textile articles included in Chapter 63 are home goods like bed linens, blankets, pillowcases, curtains and towels, as well as tents, awnings, needlecrafts and rags.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Elsewhere in the city, a few surviving neon signs give way every year to cut-vinyl awnings, backlit fluorescent plexi, and most especially chains of single-color LEDs.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
Anchored by a sunken, heated pool, this secluded sanctuary is surrounded by pink umbrellas, striped awnings, and cushioned loungers.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Power outages possible Fort Lauderdale is expected to see winds strong enough to damage porches, awnings and carports, Trantalis said.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
The jade and tourmaline colorations newly painted on the exterior, awnings and interiors echo the colors of the jewelry and are repeated in the displays.
—David Moin, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Spencer Bost, the organization's executive director, says flood water is up to the awnings on their main historic street.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Andy Wang, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Textile articles included in Chapter 63 are home goods like bed linens, blankets, pillowcases, curtains and towels, as well as tents, awnings, needlecrafts and rags.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Elsewhere in the city, a few surviving neon signs give way every year to cut-vinyl awnings, backlit fluorescent plexi, and most especially chains of single-color LEDs.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
Anchored by a sunken, heated pool, this secluded sanctuary is surrounded by pink umbrellas, striped awnings, and cushioned loungers.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Power outages possible Fort Lauderdale is expected to see winds strong enough to damage porches, awnings and carports, Trantalis said.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
The jade and tourmaline colorations newly painted on the exterior, awnings and interiors echo the colors of the jewelry and are repeated in the displays.
—David Moin, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Spencer Bost, the organization's executive director, says flood water is up to the awnings on their main historic street.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Awnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awnings. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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