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balconies

noun

plural of balcony

as in decks

a flat roofless structure attached to a building on summer mornings I often have breakfast out on the balcony

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Recent Examples of balconies The rooms The resort's rooms embody midcentury British-Caribbean elegance, featuring open interiors, marble bathrooms, and private balconies with beach views. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026 This clever hanging table makes the most of small balconies and decks without taking up precious floor space. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026 Its facade and balconies resolve into facial features, most conspicuously a pronounced nose. — Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026 Several balconies, terraces and patios connect the interiors to the gardens, where mature trees surround the swimming pool and offer privacy from neighboring homes. — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 The Nook is pitched as better for balconies and small spaces, whereas the Home is better for bigger yards. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 The Chicago Department of Buildings says a River North high-rise with crumbling balconies is safe, for now. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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Parking decks paid for with tax increment financing funds supported growth downtown, village officials said.

— Mick Zawislak, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Later in the night, maid of honor MJ Nebreda took over the decks.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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Spanning Tokamachi and Tsunan in southern Niigata, Echigo-Tsumari is a vast landscape of rice terraces, forests, and villages.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
The grounds also feature broad terraces, an infinity-edge pool with a Baja shelf and coastline views stretching from Newport Harbor to Catalina Island and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

— Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026

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