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The three adobe sculptures under the table are by Rafa Esparza. — Rima Suqi, ELLE Decor, "How an Abandoned Texas Home Is Restored Into an Ethereal Country Getaway," 20 Sep. 2018 When Mendoza de Lerma finally bought the adobe, she was filled with joy. — Laura Gómez, azcentral, "Are officials erasing history or sparking rebirth in Old Town Peoria?," 18 May 2018 He and his wife lived on the property in a 1940s adobe until his death in May 2016. — Martina Schimitschek, sandiegouniontribune.com, "At Salerno Winery in Ramona, a man's passion for art fuels growing collection," 18 Mar. 2018 Part of that had to do with replastering the original adobe walls. — Rima Suqi, ELLE Decor, "How an Abandoned Texas Home Is Restored Into an Ethereal Country Getaway," 20 Sep. 2018 The interiors of Spanish Colonial homes innately have a casual, warm feel to them, since the raw adobe walls may not be covered with plaster or accented with trim, and wooden beams often serve as structural support along the ceilings. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "What Is Spanish Colonial Design? Everything To Know About California's Popular Style," 13 Nov. 2018 That process involved installing handmade replica tiles, new windows, as well as restoring the original adobe. — Jenny Xie, Curbed, "Stunning Pueblo Revival home asks $3.8M," 23 Aug. 2018 Consider the adobe-style fireplaces, better known as kivas, your new Netflix-and-chill. — Alison Beckner, Vogue, "Why New Mexico Is the West Coast’s Best (and Most Overlooked) Wellness Retreat," 29 Sep. 2018 In the next mural, two Hispanic women are at work on an adobe building, while a man labors in a field. — Mary Hudetz, The Seattle Times, "University head recommends covering controversial murals," 9 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'adobe.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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