colonnades

Definition of colonnadesnext
plural of colonnade
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Noun
  • The exhibition is housed in the porticoes of the Palestra Grande, located opposite the Amphitheatre.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Bologna’s intricate porticos are an integral part of the city’s architectural heritage and identity.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The layouts are designed to highlight the lush surroundings rather than compete with them, with wide terraces, sliding doors, and open-air living spaces that blur the line between indoors and out.
    Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Outside, there’s a 50-foot infinity pool, spa, terraces, and a full outdoor kitchen, along with a private basketball court that ties back to the character’s athletic background.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • With gracefully arching foliage, this evergreen fern is a staple of Southern porches.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The trouble is that porches collect dust, pollen and cobwebs in spots that are easy to overlook — and difficult to reach.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Colonnades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colonnades. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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