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Recent Examples of lanaiThe 15-acre property includes a guesthouse, gym, studio, and lanai, plus a firepit, garden beds, and pastures.—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026 Set the wicker chairs and tables on a patio or lanai graced by textured rugs and warm wood accents, for an overall relaxed aesthetic.—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026 So put down that cheesecake and come in from the lanai.—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026 In fact, the water is just a few steps down from your lanai.—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lanai
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porch
Noun
He was found a short time later under a porch nearby, still nude with his hospital gown and a 10mm handgun, prosecutors said.
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Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Try combining several varieties with similar needs, and experiment to find the best mix for your porch or patio.