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Recent Examples of pergola
Large black and yellow bees keep hovering around my wooden pergola.
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
When the pandemic forced us to meet outdoors, her back patio, with its tiled floor, pergola and garden became the room (albeit one with occasional mosquitoes).
—Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
About This Episode In this episode, a listener from Northern Virginia asks for advice on decorating a pergola with colorful, blooming vines.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Raboine recommends pairing a pergola with decorative screen panels—which can be used to create as much or as little privacy as desired.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
When the pandemic forced us to meet outdoors, her back patio, with its tiled floor, pergola and garden became the room (albeit one with occasional mosquitoes).
—Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
About This Episode In this episode, a listener from Northern Virginia asks for advice on decorating a pergola with colorful, blooming vines.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Raboine recommends pairing a pergola with decorative screen panels—which can be used to create as much or as little privacy as desired.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pergola
Noun
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Arched garden arbors provide a timeless and whimsical flair to a yard.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trellises, obelisks and arbors add a dimension that plantings alone cannot achieve.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All his testing is through the roof.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the fire finally stopped, men climbed onto the roof to clear radioactive debris.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don't be afraid to fully embrace design choices that may seem a little extra, such as a velvet canopy above your bed or touches of wallpaper.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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The roots are deep, the canopy wide, and the song in the leaves, especially in the hands of an ensemble like this one, always worth rehearing.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The walls, floors and ceilings are manufactured elsewhere, shipped as flat panels and assembled on site.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Midnight Garden Dining Room by the House of Pontovi, for example, has an Italian Murano glass chandelier, feminine Art Deco-style swivel chairs with flapper-style fringe and a gold-leaf ceiling that has replaced Calico Corners fabric.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unfortunately, that means the only place Bruccoleri can rehearse is in a tent on the front lawn.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like the bowers, the nests of the puffer fish are beautiful and involve mate attraction.—
Shawn Simpson,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Adam—great in the bower, but a bit of a bore—speaks in paeans, but the snake speaks boldly, sensuously.—
Merve Emre,
The New Yorker,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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However, some of the issues — specifically the awnings, peeling paint, and debris — had been cited nearly three years earlier.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Umbrellas for smaller spaces and awnings for larger ones should do the trick, as well as rugs that’ll feel cooler than pavers at midday—Reynaud says a neutral option is a great base for patterns elsewhere.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pergola. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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