as in pavilions
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views
the kiosk in the waterfront park is a favorite meeting place for city residents
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Recent Examples of kiosks
There are also 15 job assistance kiosks placed throughout Will County for residents to search for jobs, explore training opportunities or schedule one-on-one time to meet with a staff member to review resumes or answer questions.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Several staples — including snack kiosks and merchandise locations — are being removed, disappearing from the park as Disney reworks the area, according to multiple reports.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
As an interactive greeter, Melody shows how smart AI can turn boring service kiosks into friendly, lifelike conversations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Five more locations are in the works throughout the county, and those kiosks are expected to be installed by the end of the year, said Seth Middleton, Jackson County Public Health’s senior program manager of substance use prevention.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The fast-food chain is launching the Crave & Go kiosks in colleges, corporate campuses, healthcare systems and other institutional locations.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
More than 15,000 Winn-Dixie items are available on Amazon, and Amazon return kiosks are now inside Winn-Dixie stores.
—Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The check-in and check-out process is non-transactional and can be fully automated through lobby-level kiosks (much more thoughtfully designed than the ones at the airport).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Trains are best booked directly through Amtrak’s website, and SunRail tickets can be purchased at kiosks upon arrival at the station.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Several staples — including snack kiosks and merchandise locations — are being removed, disappearing from the park as Disney reworks the area, according to multiple reports.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
As an interactive greeter, Melody shows how smart AI can turn boring service kiosks into friendly, lifelike conversations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Five more locations are in the works throughout the county, and those kiosks are expected to be installed by the end of the year, said Seth Middleton, Jackson County Public Health’s senior program manager of substance use prevention.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The fast-food chain is launching the Crave & Go kiosks in colleges, corporate campuses, healthcare systems and other institutional locations.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
More than 15,000 Winn-Dixie items are available on Amazon, and Amazon return kiosks are now inside Winn-Dixie stores.
—Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The check-in and check-out process is non-transactional and can be fully automated through lobby-level kiosks (much more thoughtfully designed than the ones at the airport).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Trains are best booked directly through Amtrak’s website, and SunRail tickets can be purchased at kiosks upon arrival at the station.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiosks
pavilions
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The rooms The impact of hewn rock, slate, scented Himalayan cedar and pine needs no embellishment in the seven pavilions, whose picture windows are best angled to catch the changing light on Nanda Devi and the Panchachuli peaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Recent pavilions have been historic and widely celebrated firsts, including Leigh as the first Black woman to represent the US in 2022, and Jeffrey Gibson as the first Indigenous artist to have a solo presentation in 2024.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Kiosks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiosks. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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