as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
during the summer months, the theater company puts on a series of alfresco performances
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Recent Examples of alfresco
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
This 1889 Second Empire–style Victorian in the Gold Coast has a spacious roof terrace with a wrought-iron decorative railing, space for alfresco dining and lounging, and lake views.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Aperitivo transitions seamlessly into dinner; all are taken alfresco under the veranda’s shade.
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Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
On the Mansion side of the property, the seasonal Ocean Terrace ranks as the resort’s signature restaurant, where guests can dine on oysters and other fare alfresco overlooking Cape Cod Bay.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
This 1889 Second Empire–style Victorian in the Gold Coast has a spacious roof terrace with a wrought-iron decorative railing, space for alfresco dining and lounging, and lake views.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Adverb
Dine alfresco on the front patio on nicer days; otherwise, the views over the Pacific are stunning inside the restaurant.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Aperitivo transitions seamlessly into dinner; all are taken alfresco under the veranda’s shade.
—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
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The agency also adopted additional security measures, such as surrounding the president with bullet-resistant glass at outdoor events.
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White detailed a bizarre, almost miraculous weather event that saved the outdoor fight night just as things looked grim.
Adverb
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In other words, the employers most exposed are those planning fresh cap-subject filings for workers abroad or otherwise outside protected existing H-1B status.
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Amid the pandemic’s stop-and-start days, Korkejian would sometimes step outside after showering and let the sun dry the water from her skin.
Adverb
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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Offices begin thinning out by Thursday, grills run through the weekend, and by Tuesday morning the out-of-office replies come down and the machine restarts.
Adverb
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If your cat or dog is outdoors and unprotected, fleas hitch a ride and come indoors with them.
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Because there is no test to determine that there’s cane toad intoxication present in a dog, veterinarians rely on owners to constantly monitor and supervise their pets when outdoors, especially in areas where cane toads could be present.
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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