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Recent Examples of banister
Its clean lines, circular main hall and curved banisters offer a glimpse into the terminal’s fascinating past.
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
There were two peach baskets tacked to banisters on opposite sides of the gym, 10 feet off the ground.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
After getting down from the banister, Bongolan claimed Combs lifted her higher over the balcony.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 4 June 2025
Stairs with an original wood banister rise to the second level, and adjacent to the foyer is a parlor.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
There were two peach baskets tacked to banisters on opposite sides of the gym, 10 feet off the ground.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
After getting down from the banister, Bongolan claimed Combs lifted her higher over the balcony.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 4 June 2025
Stairs with an original wood banister rise to the second level, and adjacent to the foyer is a parlor.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banister
Noun
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Others sit on blue plastic seats or stand against the railing, watching Sicily come into view.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
10 Oct. 2025
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Add a string of outdoor lights to porch railings to illuminate your backyard landscaping and decorations on any crisp fall night.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Valley Metro will recognize Mortgage Matchup Center event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The oil depot is used for the transport of oil and oil products between rail tankers, sea vessels, and road transport and is the largest oil storage facility in Crimea, holding up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Banister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banister. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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