Thesaurus results for BALUSTRADES

balustrades

noun

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 With its polished English oak paneling and ornate Louis XIV-style wrought-iron balustrades presided over by a torch-wielding bronze cherub, the opulent atrium is remembered by historians as both the main thoroughfare and architectural crown jewel of the legendary liner. —

Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 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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Noun

The creations Brown makes are permanent, intended to be part of outdoor architecture of the property, such as hand railings atop a natural fence of wood, gazebos and pergolas and gates.

— Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Accessibility There is an accessible Windward and Leeward Pavilion, both of which have wide doors, fully accessible bathrooms, hand railings, and lowered sinks to allow for wheelchair access.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026