balconies

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 Those specific balconies are currently closed, and some buildings might be closed for the summer, but there are multiple tall buildings on campus, and perhaps others near it, that potentially offer views of the field. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 July 2026 All 94 rooms have private balconies—the perfect place to take in the breeze after a day by the water. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Hanging baskets brimming with geraniums, begonias, petunias, and other summertime favorites can liven up front porches, patios, and balconies with fantastic color. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 But a developer would need to make do with no balconies, no pool and the architectural confines that come with a stone building that was designed for trials, not open-concept kitchens and heated bathroom floors. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Rooms frame garden and water views through floor-to-ceiling windows, with wraparound balconies in Sea Suites facing Istanbul’s impressive skyline. Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026 The vibe here is notably more beach-focused and casual with a range of room types, many of which have stunning Adriatic views from small balconies. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 That can look different depending on your space, but Wayfair’s patio furniture sale on best-sellers includes options to fit both small balconies and spacious patios. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Sheets of rain fell through halftime as thousands of fans huddled in the concourse and under balconies. ABC News, 22 June 2026
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Noun
  • All are set on the beach within a coral-stone throw of the Indian Ocean with large decks and big (if not very deep) private pools.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
  • Six viewing decks offer panoramic views of the mountains above and Albuquerque's city lights below, while floor-to-ceiling windows blur the line between indoors and out.
    Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Located in the seaside town of Orebić, Villa Korta Katarina & Winery comprises eight luxurious suites, each designed with French balconies or terraces offering stunning sea views.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Outside, additional impressive amenities are found, including the heated pool with stunning mountain views, spacious terraces with seating areas and a fire pit that's perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings.
    Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Pay special attention to areas where porches, decks, and foundations meet the ground.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

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“Balconies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balconies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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