as in roofs
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 canopies
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
The light here is dazzling, even more so when sieved through lime and olive leaves and wooden canopies to dance on walls, terracotta tables, and guests’ faces.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Infested trees often display thinning canopies and black or red stains on the trunk.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Easy to erect, instant canopies—often used for camping or outdoor parties—have steel or aluminum frames and waterproof polyester covers.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Each floor is carefully aligned with specific environmental layers, from roots and trunks, to canopies and open sky.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Gates continued to advance on Hammond, who was standing with his back up against the vendor canopies.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
The dense canopies of evergreen shrubs also shelter birds from the cold.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Tables are perched on multiple levels, some beneath leafy canopies and others offering panoramic views of Rio and Guanabara Bay.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Matching fabric or wallpaper adorns the walls and ceilings, and the same print is often used in drapes, canopies, bedding, or upholstery.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopies
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Across Kyiv, snow covers the ground and roofs and is piled up next to sidewalks.—
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Early Taco Bells featured a Mission-style design notable for arched windows and tile roofs, similar to the architecture lurking in historic neighborhoods of California cities.—
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The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined in a federal whistleblower investigation that Balkan Express LLC violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, which protects commercial motor vehicle safety complaints, according to the release.—
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Regular sweeping protects floors by removing gritty debris that can scratch and damage finishes.—
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During the pregame portion of the game, contestants will often be held in tents with no talking for hours on end as they get taken out one at a time for an interview or photo shoot.—
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Along Cermak Road between Wentworth and Clark, the leftover food and overflowing garbage all spill outside tents at a homeless encampment.—
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The short-term impact was shocking with the loss of foliage but today, about 15 years later, the border looks beautiful and screens the neighbor’s house and yard while providing a reliable habitat for birds.—
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An experimenter screens individuals from a population for a trait of interest, and only those that meet a certain threshold are allowed to reproduce to create the next generation.—
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Suppliers worry about receiving payment for $130 million in spring merchandise as uncertainty clouds the company’s future.—
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Uncertainty clouds the future for both Collins and Smith.—
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The total misuse of COVID funds in the district, which covers the Charlotte metro area, includes tens of millions, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
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Inside the manor house, a rustic spread including cornetti, orange cakes, apricot pastries, homemade granola, and local cheese covers an enormous industrial-style table.—
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“Canopies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopies. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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