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Recent Examples of colonnade
Gone are the security scanners nestled between the colonnades, which kept such a tight control over the heaving masses trying to get into this giant piazza.
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Zoë Richards, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Taking in the event while leaning against Lorenzo Bernini’s massive Tuscan colonnades, built in the 17th century, compounded the emotions the Walkers felt about the moment’s historical significance.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Built from the same marble as the Taj Mahal, its grand dome and colonnades reflect European neoclassical designs, with domed kiosks and intricate lattices showcasing Mughal and Rajasthani elements.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Scanners sit between some of the 284 colonnades built in the 1600s, a necessary but time consuming hold up for those waiting to get into the square.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Zoë Richards, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Taking in the event while leaning against Lorenzo Bernini’s massive Tuscan colonnades, built in the 17th century, compounded the emotions the Walkers felt about the moment’s historical significance.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Built from the same marble as the Taj Mahal, its grand dome and colonnades reflect European neoclassical designs, with domed kiosks and intricate lattices showcasing Mughal and Rajasthani elements.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Scanners sit between some of the 284 colonnades built in the 1600s, a necessary but time consuming hold up for those waiting to get into the square.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colonnade
Noun
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Seven doors — four steel-and-glass sliders and three solid, handcrafted wood portals — open onto the courtyard’s circular portico, creating a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, reminiscent of the early California Spanish missions.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Falke is partial to their selection of French portico clocks: 19th-century timepieces with classical columns and gilded pendulums.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Amenities: Free breakfast, dining room, rooftop terrace, garden terrace, street parking Editor’s tip: Before heading out each night, don’t miss out on sunset drinks on the furnished rooftop terrace overlooking Chora.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Two landscaped rooftop terraces have a sunroom lounge in the middle, while the basement holds a catering kitchen and a ton of storage space.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Firefighters found the man’s body on the home’s front porch, Metro Fire Capt. Mark Nunez, a department spokesman, said in a release following the blaze.—
Darrell Smith
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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There’s a few reasons why shoes might be forgotten on the porch.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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“Colonnade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colonnade. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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