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
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Collins recommends the Black Jack, Violette de Bordeaux, and Verte for smaller spaces, and the Brown Turkey and Black Mission for anyone who wants the bonus of a generous shade canopy alongside their harvest.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
Why Trust Travel + Leisure Lauren Breedlove is a traveler and beachgoer who knows the importance of finding the right beach umbrella or canopy for use everywhere from camping to a beach vacation.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
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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
Collins recommends the Black Jack, Violette de Bordeaux, and Verte for smaller spaces, and the Brown Turkey and Black Mission for anyone who wants the bonus of a generous shade canopy alongside their harvest.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Sometimes the truck passed down shady streets canopied by fertile trees.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
Why Trust Travel + Leisure Lauren Breedlove is a traveler and beachgoer who knows the importance of finding the right beach umbrella or canopy for use everywhere from camping to a beach vacation.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopy
Noun
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All his testing is through the roof.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the fire finally stopped, men climbed onto the roof to clear radioactive debris.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The best carry-ons are durable enough to protect delicate items inside and withstand wear and tear, compact yet spacious enough to meet airline guidelines while providing room for all your essentials, and lightweight enough to lift into overhead bins.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The two then embarked on a torrid love affair, but the dynamic between them shifted violently when Nancy discovered that her husband was actually trying to protect her rather than divorce her.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unfortunately, that means the only place Bruccoleri can rehearse is in a tent on the front lawn.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Uber One is included as a perk on select American Express travel credit cards, like the Amex Platinum, which offers up to $120 in annual statement credits to cover the full cost of a membership.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But he was screened on the overtime winner from Lane Hutson.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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While several have since reopened, screening a limited number of films, the Nowruz New Year period, a 13-day holiday from March 20, and typically the most important season for the local box office, was severely impacted.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Canopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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