Thesaurus results for BALUSTRADES

balustrades

noun

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plural of balustrade

as in railings

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports an ornately carved balustrade for the staircase

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Recent Examples of balustrades The Cotton Exchange has fanciful touches on the exterior, including faux columns and balustrades, and a fountain at the front of the building, dominated by a gryphon, a mythic creature that is part lion, part eagle. —

Jim Halley, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Think ornate stuccoes, regal salons, wrought-iron balustrades, and panoramic terraces that offer breathtaking views of Palermo and the verdant Piana dei Colli. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 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

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Krishnamoorhi greeted prospective voters along the metal railings on Western, shaking hands with supporters along the route.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The color, style, and design of railings, trim, porch columns, and even balusters can have a heavy impact on the appearance of the home.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026