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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
Cheval Blanc Courchevel’s mustard exterior suggests a traditional, Savoyard scene of reindeer rugs and bannisters carved with twee hearts and cowbells inside.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The staircase is a floating composition of wood treads, steel posts and glass banisters.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 25 May 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
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
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The staircase is a floating composition of wood treads, steel posts and glass banisters.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 25 May 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
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
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 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
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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
Noun
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And these payment systems ride rails already clearing at huge scale.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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So, the team factored in things like uneven rails, warped tables, inconsistent rebounds, power supply dips, and camera latency.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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“Banisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banisters. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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