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
Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Whether you're headed for a dip at the beach, an alfresco lunch, or a pool party, the look feels equally chic and practical.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 May 2026
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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Adjective
To further fuel your travels, have wine and cheese under a magnificent oak tree at Roblar Winery, enjoy an alfresco breakfast at Bob’s Well Bread in Los Alamos or Ballard, or sip your way through the tasting rooms in Los Olivos.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Whether you're headed for a dip at the beach, an alfresco lunch, or a pool party, the look feels equally chic and practical.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 May 2026
Adverb
Dine alfresco on the front patio on nicer days; otherwise, the views over the Pacific are stunning inside the restaurant.
—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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With perks like outdoor pools, private beach access, movies under the stars, and special programming for kids and teens, the top Florida beach resorts go above and beyond to ensure a perfect family vacation.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Analyst Matthew Boss said the company's narrow focus of brands — Wrangler, which produces jeans, and Helly Hansen, an outdoor apparel manufacturer — creates an opportunity for the company to accelerate growth.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Families living in barndominiums have made choices to own animals, raise their own crops and garden, get outside and play.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Navratilova has been publicly out since 1981 and spent decades advocating for gay rights.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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What is a better visual metaphor for being a woman in America than the sight of Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) tearing through the streets of Widow’s Bay, shrieking for help and finding none, while an out-of-shape freak stalks her and somehow manages to catch up to her?—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Children and teens, people with breathing conditions and those who are working or playing for an extended amount of time outdoors are most at risk for adverse symptoms, the agency says, including shortness of breath, sore throats, coughing, wheezing and fatigue.—
Chris Shaffer,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The agency is urging owners to only park outdoors.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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