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Recent Examples of arbor
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.
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Vanessa Romo, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Offering picturesque views, the surrounding lawn, gardens, and arbors can also accommodate up to 200 guests for weddings, concerts, and corporate retreats.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Full sun Soil Type: Medium, well-draining, average Soil pH: Acidic (5.5-6.5)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11
Thriving in heat and sun, bougainvillea are traditionally grown on arbors and fences to provide privacy, but several newer varieties take on a more shrub-like habit.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Photo : Elite Auctions An arbor is the ideal setting for a wedding.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
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Vanessa Romo, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Offering picturesque views, the surrounding lawn, gardens, and arbors can also accommodate up to 200 guests for weddings, concerts, and corporate retreats.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Full sun Soil Type: Medium, well-draining, average Soil pH: Acidic (5.5-6.5)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11
Thriving in heat and sun, bougainvillea are traditionally grown on arbors and fences to provide privacy, but several newer varieties take on a more shrub-like habit.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Photo : Elite Auctions An arbor is the ideal setting for a wedding.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbor
Noun
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For a more shaded area, consider shopping this pergola with a canopy that has built-in shelves for serving drinks or prepping food.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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The buildings were designed in a U-shape to create landscaped courtyards, gathering spaces and a pergola.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Certain regions of the city may also be more susceptible to extreme heat because of the urban heat island effect — when factors, including building materials and tree canopy cover, cause the environment to trap more heat.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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By increasing the resolution and scale of their tree inventory, Bloomfield Public Works will be able to prioritize the location and species for new tree plantings to improve forest health and increase tree cover in low canopy neighborhoods.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 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
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Like the bowers, the nests of the puffer fish are beautiful and involve mate attraction.—
Shawn Simpson,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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Neighborhoods don't want to see tents, trash, or derelict RVs, police are reluctant to arrest those who will return within hours, and prosecutors hesitate to prosecute those for whom the justice system has become a revolving door with few good outcomes.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Plata then dribbles inside against Gusto’s momentum and strikes the ball into the roof of the goal, but Sanchez saves it.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Maybe an auxiliary box on the roof of Murphy’s Bleachers?—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Stately white columns and wood-beam ceilings are but some of the bold touches in the grand lobby area.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Inside, the home offers hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a layout that balances openness with warmth.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Try the look for summer in this short-sleeve version, which has golden dome buttons down the front and ribbed trim at the crew neckline, cuffs, and hem.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The fourth century saw great innovations and achievements in Roman dome construction, but important uses for domes, like burial practices, were changing.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
12 June 2025
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The setup is Jackie dangling from a clocktower about five or six stories up before falling through two cloth awnings and plopping to the ground.—
Joe Salas
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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Two men — one younger, one older — are sitting quietly under a light gray awning, cleaning dozens of artichokes.—
Daliah Singer,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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“Arbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbor. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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