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
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
Prettygarden 2-piece Skirt Set With its vibrant blue hue and airy fabric, this matching set from my favorite Amazon label was made for summer events abroad—think garden parties, sunset dinners, or even an alfresco wedding.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Agdal and Paul shared the same you-may-kiss-the-bride wedding photo of their alfresco nuptials Saturday on their respective Instagram accounts.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
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
Prettygarden 2-piece Skirt Set With its vibrant blue hue and airy fabric, this matching set from my favorite Amazon label was made for summer events abroad—think garden parties, sunset dinners, or even an alfresco wedding.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Agdal and Paul shared the same you-may-kiss-the-bride wedding photo of their alfresco nuptials Saturday on their respective Instagram accounts.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
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The outdoor artificial surface will be replaced with a grass pitch, which will become the centrepiece with a new stand for around 500 spectators.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The unseasonably cold conditions threaten to harm sensitive outdoor vegetation, and some plants may be killed if left uncovered, the NWS said.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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His history rushing over top guards gives Fangio options to get creative — perhaps even moving a defensive tackle outside on some plays.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In the meantime, check out our picks for the best Android tablets to see what else is out there.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Iubel will work across Liverpool’s first-team, under-21s and under-18s training groups, as well as being heavily involved with those youngsters who are out on loan, to support their pathway into the senior set-up.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Lenker, in plaid, rubs her eyes; James Krivchenia leans forward, sparky and alert; Meek, outdoors in the Topanga sunshine, wears cycling glasses and a frowzy hat.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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The royal has been a longtime advocate of the benefits of spending time outdoors.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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