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Recent Examples of arbors
Using stakes and arbors made of natural materials like wood, wicker, and bamboo lends a rustic charm, and gives you options for creating vertical plantings.
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
The Garden Conservancy advised on a second restoration of key garden elements in 2008 including the pergola, arbors, and pond.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Everything runs at a slow Mediterranean pulse, a rhythm to which metal is hammered, looms drawn, and carpets unrolled in the quiet medina, where only the sparrows flitting between arbors of vines seem rushed.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2023
Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
The Garden Conservancy advised on a second restoration of key garden elements in 2008 including the pergola, arbors, and pond.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Everything runs at a slow Mediterranean pulse, a rhythm to which metal is hammered, looms drawn, and carpets unrolled in the quiet medina, where only the sparrows flitting between arbors of vines seem rushed.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbors
Noun
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The district is a living lush tropical garden, dense with old-growth Banyan trees and oak canopies that shade sidewalk cafés.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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City officials said that canopies could still be allowed in some places, but not on the smaller beaches where there's little sand.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The covered, but open-air space, has a new roof with five retractable awnings, new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Charlotte Boardwalk upgrades To attract more tenants, Red Hill is looking to make several aesthetic changes, including new awnings, paint and wayfinding signage.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Potential applications include balconies, flat roofs and other concrete parts where compact strengthening solutions are necessary.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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The weather patterns that sweep through the Midwest leave their mark on roofs in ways that aren’t always visible from the curb.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 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,
16 Feb. 2026
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The landscape is lush and mountainous, with waterfalls set alongside granite domes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rodent rub marks decorated the walls and ceilings.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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It was instantly hailed as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century, notably for its vaulted ceilings, and slim slots in the ceilings and walls that regulate light.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Powerboats, motor yachts from 30 feet to 125 feet, yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories and retail pavilions.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Stoschek’s foundation has supported dozens of exhibitions, including two of Germany’s pavilions at the Venice Biennale, and runs public museums in Düsseldorf and Berlin.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Arbors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbors. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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