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Recent Examples of arbor
This design that shows off a wood arbor paired with a wood bench is a great example.
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
This backyard takes a more elaborate approach with a series of arbors wrapped in string lights leading the way to the firepit area.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Trellises, obelisks and arbors add a dimension that plantings alone cannot achieve.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
When covered in vines and surrounded by greenery, a simple wood arbor can infuse an outdoor space with a magical quality.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
This backyard takes a more elaborate approach with a series of arbors wrapped in string lights leading the way to the firepit area.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Trellises, obelisks and arbors add a dimension that plantings alone cannot achieve.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
When covered in vines and surrounded by greenery, a simple wood arbor can infuse an outdoor space with a magical quality.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbor
Noun
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Unlike the traditional pergola system used throughout much of Rías Baixas, Terras Gauda trains its vines using a double cordon Royat system, which naturally reduces yields and increases concentration.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The Lucia starts at roughly €84,300 (US$97,000), though this can vary widely depending on options chosen, such as a terrace and pergola, as well as its color and furnishings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The city says this summer, construction will begin on the rehabilitation of the Blue Line station canopy.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Are canopies and awnings the same thing?—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Noun
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To do this, these avians build a special tunnel of twigs called a bower and surround it with a courtyard of colorful objects.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Urban bowers also had nearly five times as many decorations as rural ones, averaging 90 items per bower compared to 20 for the rural birds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Case in point with virtual story times with Big City Readers; a bedtime book cart, their Little Legends Scavenger Hunt, and themed guest room packages (complete with an in-room tent).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The company leases the roof to a third-party solar company that operates and maintains the solar array.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Two roofs collapsed at the Park Place Apartments in the town of Newburgh, trapping a woman who had to be rescued by emergency officials, Wilder said.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The presidential suite has ergonomic desks and chairs (perfect for a working vacation) and brown leather details that give a cozy feel, plus floor-to-ceiling windows with unparalleled, unobstructed views of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Lean back slightly, point your collarbone up toward the ceiling, engage your core, and pull the bar down toward your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the bottom.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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The residential project includes a panoramic terrace, which overlooks Brunelleschi’s dome of the cathedral.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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It is supposed to be a great beach party with a bonfire, but it gets rained out, and they are all huddled under an awning wearing too much body glitter and eating from a greige buffet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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Before the Knicks took part in the parade, several fans climbed on top of police cars, while others gathered on top of a sanitation truck and building awnings.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Arbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbor. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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