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also bannisters
as in railings
a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports
a much-needed new banister for the rickety staircase
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Recent Examples of banisters
Here, staircases are lined with Red Alder banisters and paintings by Canadian artist Fred Peters.
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Jennie Nunn, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
That religious practice would lead to the famous Shaker aesthetics, most notably seen in furniture, but also wooden boxes, staircases, banisters, and architecture.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Drape one across your mantel to disguise your stocking hardware, or drape a few on your banisters for a grand entrance on Christmas morning.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Hang them around a fireplace, doorframe, stairs, tabletops, and banisters for an ideal autumnal atmosphere.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Jennie Nunn, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
That religious practice would lead to the famous Shaker aesthetics, most notably seen in furniture, but also wooden boxes, staircases, banisters, and architecture.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Drape one across your mantel to disguise your stocking hardware, or drape a few on your banisters for a grand entrance on Christmas morning.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Hang them around a fireplace, doorframe, stairs, tabletops, and banisters for an ideal autumnal atmosphere.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banisters
Noun
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The mansion features a limestone-and-concrete facade that opens to reveal plaster walls and ceilings, custom raw-steel railings, and European wide-plank white oak floors throughout.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Eight slim cases were custom-made by Jim Eby to fit against the second-floor railings in a way that improves safety while allowing for an open view of the museum ceiling and the hall below.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For Nabil, the core issue is the need for connected rails that let all participants in the prescription ecosystem move in harmony.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Slopestyle is a course of rails and jumps that skiers navigate while performing acrobatic jumps that judges score for execution and difficulty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Banisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banisters. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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