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Recent Examples of banister
The leader of Philadelphia’s Gay Raiders handcuffed himself to a bannister in Independence Hall, by the Liberty Bell.
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Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice.
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Alison McDermott,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
Shackles hang from the banisters so visitors to the church can picture how these people were chained together.
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Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Extendable or telescoping hoses are great for reaching high-up spots, like banisters and beams.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice.
—
Alison McDermott,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
Shackles hang from the banisters so visitors to the church can picture how these people were chained together.
—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Extendable or telescoping hoses are great for reaching high-up spots, like banisters and beams.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for banister
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banister
Noun
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Neusch saw a couple of the house’s fire-andys roll along the balcony, their extinguisher nozzles deployed over the railings, pumping clouds of viscous yellow retardant foam into the atrium.
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This 1889 Second Empire–style Victorian in the Gold Coast has a spacious roof terrace with a wrought-iron decorative railing, space for alfresco dining and lounging, and lake views.
Noun
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Those attending can get a free Sacramento Regional Transit light rail ride Wednesday by showing a picture of the event’s poster, which can be found on the historic district’s website.
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The Chicago Transit Authority only confirmed that a person was found with a gunshot wound to the chest outside its 98th Street rail maintenance facility, and said the incident did not involve a CTA rail station and did not involve passengers.
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“Banister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banister. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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