as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
trees line both sides of the garden path, with their foliage forming a leafy canopy for walkers
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Recent Examples of canopy
Belal Aftab, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
Cool season grasses are also grown in the South, primarily in shaded areas under large tree canopies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2024
Its waters are lined with snarled mangrove roots and canopied with dense foliage.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 27 June 2024
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Noun
This information will help the city manage its urban canopy effectively, address maintenance needs and plan for future planting efforts.
—Belal Aftab, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
Cool season grasses are also grown in the South, primarily in shaded areas under large tree canopies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Built in 1929, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom home was surrounded by leafy landscaping, and fronted by a courtyard and fountain canopied by mature trees.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2024
Its waters are lined with snarled mangrove roots and canopied with dense foliage.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 27 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopy
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The Dominican Republic National Police confirmed 79 people were killed as a result of the roof collapse as of Tuesday night.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The cause of the roof collapse wasn't immediately clear as authorities investigated.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Historically, child labor laws have been implemented to protect young workers from unsafe conditions and excessive hours, ensuring their education and well-being are not compromised.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Reverso watch was made especially for polo players who could flip the case to protect the dial from the swinging wooden mallets, and fast-flying balls.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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When a game was in hand, and the starters were pulled, Stackhouse would head into a tent on the sideline and fall asleep.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Temporary tents for weddings and other events might be placed adjacent to the mansion on the lake view side and Sheridan-facing side, and during those times, the tent area will be off-limits to the public.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Commerce Department data for February covers a period that largely precedes Trump's tariffs, though the reading arrives amid a bout of accelerating inflation that stretches back to the final months of the Biden administration.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Here are the winter 2025 All-County honorees, covering top high school athletes from Broward County in basketball, soccer, wrestling, girls weightlifting and cheerleading.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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The film, directed by Alexis Bloom and produced by Alex Gibney, is currently screening at CPH:DOX.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Initially screened in London in 2010, the work has since become a classic of durational art in the tradition of Andy Warhol’s Empire and John Cage’s ORGAN2/ASLSP.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Canopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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