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Recent Examples of arbor
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.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbor
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There isn’t just a lounger-ringed pool, but also a clear view of the Adriatic Sea, as well as a pergola and outdoor shower which beg visitors to spend just about every minute of their time here outside.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2025
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The garden ceremony pergola and fireplace reception offer a romantic, all-in-one setting where couples can exchange vows and celebrate in the same storybook location.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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In addition to wall coverings, tapestries were found hanging over windows and doors, and used as bed curtains and canopies in bed chambers.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Footage from the site showed portable restrooms and air conditioning systems underneath tent-like canopies.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 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
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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As summer ramps up across North America, millions of travelers, vacationers and businesses that rely on weather apps for safety and scheduling are checking forecasts to decide whether to hit the beach, move the family barbecue under a tent, or adjust their operations for the day.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Metal and clay roofs are two of the most energy-efficient roof types due to their reflective properties.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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As demand for his product went through the roof, Singer granted licences to entrepreneurs across the US to sell and teach others to use his machines.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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What to expect: The white tablecloths remain, the chapel ceiling still stuns, but the food’s had a sharp little refresh under head chef Arturo Granato.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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For example, the pattern carved into the creamy marble sides of the Lounge Bar is identical to that in the intricate iroko wood ceiling.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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The growing dangers of heat waves can already be seen this summer, the researchers noted, pointing to the late June heat dome that settled over the Eastern U.S. and set new daily heat records in at least 50 cities, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Lessons from the 2021 heat dome The 2021 heat wave was a catalyzing event for the community.—
Brian G. Henning,
The Conversation,
9 July 2025
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If your summer dreams include sipping espresso under striped awnings in Montmartre or serving flaky pastries on delicate dishes beneath a blooming window box, Anthropologie’s new Café Violette Collection was created for you.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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The exterior was white stucco and the windows adorned with the green-and-white-striped awnings of an Italian villa.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 June 2025
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“Arbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbor. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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