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Recent Examples of balustrade
And the staircase, with its intricate carvings of flowers, gargoyles, and swans all across the balustrade, took my breath away.
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Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Seven levels of the gallery rise around a central staircase of frosted glass and ornate brass balustrades that seem to float upward, and a glass modern elevator that blends modern with classical chic.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The winning design for a new memorial honoring the United Kingdom's longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, will feature a bridge with a jewel-like translucent balustrade, reminiscent of the queen's wedding tiara.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 24 June 2025
Earlier, Leo led the Christmas Day Mass from the central altar beneath the balustrade of St. Peter's Basilica, adorned with floral garlands and clusters of red poinsettias.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Seven levels of the gallery rise around a central staircase of frosted glass and ornate brass balustrades that seem to float upward, and a glass modern elevator that blends modern with classical chic.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The winning design for a new memorial honoring the United Kingdom's longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, will feature a bridge with a jewel-like translucent balustrade, reminiscent of the queen's wedding tiara.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 24 June 2025
Earlier, Leo led the Christmas Day Mass from the central altar beneath the balustrade of St. Peter's Basilica, adorned with floral garlands and clusters of red poinsettias.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balustrade
Noun
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An officer restricted his movements and braced him against a railing.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The stands were dotted with an abnormal amount of gold and purple as Lakers fans crowded the railing for a glimpse at their favorite out-of-town players.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The visit comes months after the fatal August stabbing of Ukrainian immigrant Iryna Zarutska on the city’s LYNX Blue Line light rail.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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But as the season progressed, the [shudders] discourse really went off the rails.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Balustrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balustrade. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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