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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
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.
—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
Here, staircases are lined with Red Alder banisters and paintings by Canadian artist Fred Peters.
—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
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
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
Here, staircases are lined with Red Alder banisters and paintings by Canadian artist Fred Peters.
—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
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
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The main goal of Kayla’s HOPE is to advocate for suicide prevention railings on the Washington Avenue Bridge across the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities, while the coalition aims to ensure that suicide prevention measures are integrated into national infrastructure.—
Maddie Mullikin,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Heat and flames can easily spread to siding, railings, or nearby units.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Soon Collie is ensnared in a plot to kidnap a sickly rich boy that immediately goes off the rails.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Optical sensors on the connection rails of each Joy-Con 2 mean the controllers double as mice.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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“Banisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banisters. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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