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Recent Examples of balconies
The Sacré Coeur looms large from northern-facing room windows (and in some cases, balconies) but is accessible to all from the rooftop lounge bar.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The boards illustrate the two-story building with details such as white walls and a clay roof, alcoves and residential balconies facing the street.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Each solar light in this pack of 16 can be clipped onto fences, balconies, porch railings, deck posts, or stairs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
McMansions are at least two stories—often more—with 10-plus foot high ceilings, columns, archways, and balconies drawing from Tuscan, Mediterranean, and Colonial Revival styles on the inside.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
And the brand’s gold Medusa-head logos were stamped everywhere—on the walls, the balconies, even the drains.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
The problems included narrow kitchens, bathrooms and doors, mailbox keys and laundry room dryers too high for wheelchair users, and steps up leading to private balconies and common areas like roof decks, the suit alleges.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Two lovely balconies are ready for quieter moments, with sweeping views of Dallas Country Club.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
The luxury vessel accommodates up to 245 guests in 123 staterooms and suites, many with private balconies.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The boards illustrate the two-story building with details such as white walls and a clay roof, alcoves and residential balconies facing the street.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Each solar light in this pack of 16 can be clipped onto fences, balconies, porch railings, deck posts, or stairs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
McMansions are at least two stories—often more—with 10-plus foot high ceilings, columns, archways, and balconies drawing from Tuscan, Mediterranean, and Colonial Revival styles on the inside.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
And the brand’s gold Medusa-head logos were stamped everywhere—on the walls, the balconies, even the drains.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
The problems included narrow kitchens, bathrooms and doors, mailbox keys and laundry room dryers too high for wheelchair users, and steps up leading to private balconies and common areas like roof decks, the suit alleges.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Two lovely balconies are ready for quieter moments, with sweeping views of Dallas Country Club.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
The luxury vessel accommodates up to 245 guests in 123 staterooms and suites, many with private balconies.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balconies
Noun
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Outside, interconnected terraces and decks overlook the property’s eastern meadow.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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Aluminum, wood, and vinyl siding are safe surfaces to power wash, as are wood decks and concrete sidewalks.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Along the west side, the second floor cantilevers slightly out from the face while the south side of the building steps back dramatically at the third level to break the mass and provide some private outdoor terraces.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The best keys are the suites with terraces, offering ample lounging space whenever a rain-free London day avails.—
Travis Levius,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lobby itself channels an open veranda (a nod to Charleston’s plethora of breeze-catching porches), with gauzy drapes, silent ceiling fans, and even a hanging swing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The repeating bloom cycle and evergreen foliage bring lasting beauty to patios and porches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Balconies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balconies. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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