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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
If the idea of mingling with nude strangers feels more stressful than serene, instead head to Tempelhofer Feld, a former airfield transformed into a 741-acre expanse (Berlin’s largest outdoor space) perfect for jogging, biking, or an alfresco meal.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
In the great room, there is a full bar and a dining table for eight, while outside, the patio or balcony provides lounge seating and a dining area for alfresco meals.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Serena & Lily can help in that department with their ongoing sales promotions, offering up to 20% off alfresco dining festivities and can’t-miss deals in their regular clearance section.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Out under the pergola where alfresco dining space is found.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
If the idea of mingling with nude strangers feels more stressful than serene, instead head to Tempelhofer Feld, a former airfield transformed into a 741-acre expanse (Berlin’s largest outdoor space) perfect for jogging, biking, or an alfresco meal.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
In the great room, there is a full bar and a dining table for eight, while outside, the patio or balcony provides lounge seating and a dining area for alfresco meals.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Serena & Lily can help in that department with their ongoing sales promotions, offering up to 20% off alfresco dining festivities and can’t-miss deals in their regular clearance section.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
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Kirk was addressing a crowd of thousands of people at an outdoor event at the campus in Oren, Utah, when video showed a bullet hitting him in the neck area.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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He was hit by a single shot during the outdoors event at the university’s Orem campus shortly after noon.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Try to get outside and enjoy the world’s natural splendor.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Those already inside the gate stayed close to camp out of necessity, while those still outside were stuck in their vehicles — some for up to 20 hours — in the infamous one-lane traffic jam into Black Rock City (BRC).—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The broader league is trending this way, but the Eagles have been way out front for more than a decade.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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From here on out, Belly’s experience in Paris becomes much more delightful.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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It’s all centered around a Great Room, a multi-use space that houses both daily breakfast and a bar—the ideal spot to unwind by the fire after a day outdoors.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was shot while speaking outdoors at Utah Valley University, and investigators believe the suspect fired from a roof.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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