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Photo : Elite Auctions A view of the vineyard from the arbor.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Gather around the fire pit or treat yourself to a relaxing soak in the hot tub under a decorative arbor and enjoy the privacy and tranquility of the surroundings illuminated by custom lighting.
—Monica Lander, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
While flat trellises might accent a wall and arbors may provide a covered archway to walk through, pergolas are usually larger and beckon you to sit and relax awhile.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
If there's a silver lining to an otherwise senseless spate of arbor violence, Vejar said, the city now has an opportunity to diversify its urban forest.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Gather around the fire pit or treat yourself to a relaxing soak in the hot tub under a decorative arbor and enjoy the privacy and tranquility of the surroundings illuminated by custom lighting.
—Monica Lander, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
While flat trellises might accent a wall and arbors may provide a covered archway to walk through, pergolas are usually larger and beckon you to sit and relax awhile.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
If there's a silver lining to an otherwise senseless spate of arbor violence, Vejar said, the city now has an opportunity to diversify its urban forest.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbor
Noun
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Elsewhere outdoors is a custom stone fire pit and another large wooden pergola.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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Entertain friends outdoors or host a cookout in the rain while everyone stays dry under the pergola.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The landscaping will incorporate leaf canopies and shaded gathering spots, inspiring the name.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Soak the entire area under the tree’s canopy to a depth of about 8 inches to ensure the extensive root zone receives adequate moisture.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Studies suggest that the purpose of the bowers is to impress and attract females.—
Shawn Simpson,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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All around the bower the bird scatters small objects – shells, pieces of plastic, flower petals – which all possess the same property: the color blue.—
Shawn Simpson,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Then, at 1 p.m., a black tuk-tuk rattled down the sandy path between tents.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Several parents expressed anger at the Kyrene School District Governing Board meeting on Aug. 5 over the handling of air quality issues stemming from a school roof construction project.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Raven motifs crept into the production design at every turn: Nevermore Academy’s front gates, Principal Weems’ office, roof tiles that resembled feathers, and the school’s mascot.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The jet had hit severe turbulence, flinging people into the ceiling, and service carts across the cabin.—
Renée Rigdon,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Water rushing from the ground, the ceiling, and the walls sent straphangers at the Seventh Ave.—
Amy Chester,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Listen to this week’s episode to learn how ancient Persians built ice-making domes in the desert and why thin, tasty waffles may have saved Britain from ice cream extinction.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For larger spaces that require shade, Button suggests installing an awning or a freestanding portico.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
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The entire complex is painted in bright primary colors and festooned with striped awnings, banners, two United States flags, and seven Texas flags.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Arbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbor. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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