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
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
These were genuine monster lines stretching between mountains and across canopies of trees.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Plots with several tree species also had much fuller, denser leaf canopies, leading to cooler, shadier conditions that help understory plants flourish and support up to 50% more insects, spiders and birds.
—John Parker, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
At Château-sur-Mer, a mansion in Newport, arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts have been spraying the canopies of the century-old beech trees in a race against time.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The majority will become Rechargeries, IONNA’s concept for sites with canopies, sufficient lighting, and a focus on nighttime safety, along with bathrooms, a driver’s lounge, and food and drink options.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Their camp has two canopies per person, and some of her group opted to convert the canopied area into a bedroom instead of constructing a separate tent, especially because the tents can get hot.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Slowly, the broader landscape of front yards in some cities is changing from green lawns to varied canopies of trees, plants and rocks.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
Arbor Day celebrations — which often include tree giveaways — are part of that, but many local cities and counties have hired full-time arborists in an effort to increase local tree canopies at every opportunity.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
These were genuine monster lines stretching between mountains and across canopies of trees.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Plots with several tree species also had much fuller, denser leaf canopies, leading to cooler, shadier conditions that help understory plants flourish and support up to 50% more insects, spiders and birds.
—John Parker, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
At Château-sur-Mer, a mansion in Newport, arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts have been spraying the canopies of the century-old beech trees in a race against time.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The majority will become Rechargeries, IONNA’s concept for sites with canopies, sufficient lighting, and a focus on nighttime safety, along with bathrooms, a driver’s lounge, and food and drink options.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Their camp has two canopies per person, and some of her group opted to convert the canopied area into a bedroom instead of constructing a separate tent, especially because the tents can get hot.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Slowly, the broader landscape of front yards in some cities is changing from green lawns to varied canopies of trees, plants and rocks.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopies
Noun
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The storm, which rolled quickly through the area, also damaged vehicles and roofs.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Mineral Wells storm blew through an industrial park, shredding buildings, ripping apart roofs and scattering debris across the area.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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City Council Speaker Julie Menin deserves credit for advancing legislation that protects synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship by deploying safety perimeters keeping protesters at a distance.—
Elliot Cosgrove,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gary Wilcox, a member of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, concluded his opening remarks at the May Day protest with a blessing of the Miccosukee Tribe’s land, which is adjacent to the makeshift immigration detention camp, saying real suffering is happening to those being caged under the tents.—
Churchill Ndonwie
May 2,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Within a few days, the UCSD encampment grew to about 50 tents, drawing condemnation from Chancellor Pradeep Khosla.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Quickley and Barrett then switch defenders when Goodwin screens for Green.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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What the screen debate misses is that 40 seconds of looking at green space partially restores directed attention, which screens deplete.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lomu is expected to change positions in New England, which clouds his projection at the next level.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But what makes The Weight so compelling is a sense of real danger and unpredictability that clouds these familiar sounds.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That ellipse pattern can be seen across the door panels also, and, in another first for the marque, the graphic covers both the door panel face and the armrest area.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Irene Wright covers midterm races in Georgia as the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA Today’s Deep South Connect team.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Canopies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopies. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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