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Recent Examples of plaza
On Thursday afternoon, the central plaza was punctuated by honking cars, church bells tolling, and pedestrians breaking out in applause while passing the grand, buttery-yellow cathedral in the central square.
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Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
The plazas have utilised the truss-work pattern, (and) the railings and concrete benches.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The plaza had sculptures, brick pyramids, clean lines, and big signage.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
After congratulating Shelton on his new album, For Recreational Use Only, and his performance on the Today plaza, Daly went on to reveal an unusual request from the musician.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
The plazas have utilised the truss-work pattern, (and) the railings and concrete benches.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The plaza had sculptures, brick pyramids, clean lines, and big signage.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
After congratulating Shelton on his new album, For Recreational Use Only, and his performance on the Today plaza, Daly went on to reveal an unusual request from the musician.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaza
Noun
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To meet rising demand, companies sprang up and began churning out rides – smaller versions for traveling carnivals and larger ones for town squares and amusement parks.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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She is surrounded by eight squares filled with geometric shapes.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The layout revolves around a central atrium entered on the ground floor and crisscrossed by bridges at every level above.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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While the excavation of a home in Pompeii was underway, a large entrance hall leading to an atrium, a bedroom and a banquet hall were found.—
Caitlyn Frolo,
Baltimore Sun,
12 May 2025
Noun
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So, too, did around 400 United supporters, who gathered throughout the evening on the stadium forecourt to sing anti-Glazer songs.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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On the morning of my visit, the sunken forecourt of the Basilica of Santa Pudenziana, at the edge of Rome’s trendy Monti neighborhood, was crisscrossed with nets and echoing with shouts.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The now-familiar Olympic cauldron torch was added above the peristyle at the east end of the stadium.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The cold room consists of a peristyle or porticoed court that is 10 meters (33 feet) long and 10 meters wide, with a large pool at the center.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The jewel of the home, a heated pool for swimming laps in the mornings, is located at the center of the inner courtyard, while the rooftop terrace offers an accommodating space for dining and lounging while taking in the city views.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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These flat terraces can end up covered with river sediments, and scientists have ways of figuring out how long the layers of sediment have been sitting there.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Owned and operated by the Herodion Hotel, this sophisticated abode features high ceilings, a leafy courtyard, and an alfresco dining space for entertaining.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
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Baki’s tomb consists of a long, corridor-like courtyard followed by another courtyard leading to its main entrance.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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“Plaza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaza. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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