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Recent Examples of colonnade
The prospective renovations, rendered by architect Shalom Baranes, include a ballroom that amounts to a 90,000 square foot addition to the executive mansion, a two-story colonnade (a row of columns supporting a roof) and office space.
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News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The building’s limestone and stucco exterior is badly cracked, and four of the Corinthian pillars in the colonnade are close to fracturing.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
The plans also include a new colonnade, giving access from the East Room to the ballroom, as well as a new White House theater.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The news comes as progress continues nearby on Driven Development’s construction of 60 new housing units in colonnade-style buildings off Linwood Boulevard and Main Street, also with an eye toward affordability.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
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News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The building’s limestone and stucco exterior is badly cracked, and four of the Corinthian pillars in the colonnade are close to fracturing.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
The plans also include a new colonnade, giving access from the East Room to the ballroom, as well as a new White House theater.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The news comes as progress continues nearby on Driven Development’s construction of 60 new housing units in colonnade-style buildings off Linwood Boulevard and Main Street, also with an eye toward affordability.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colonnade
Noun
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Its Edwardian façade and lantern-like corner portico have been carefully restored, a pleasing contrast to the immersive, maximalist interiors that 25hours pulls off so well.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The architect revised plans slightly since the last commission meeting, removing stairs that would have extended from the ballroom’s south portico.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Around the stone swimming pool, at the beach club with the white umbrellas lined up in front of the sea, and at the bar and on the rooms’ terraces, the hotel had the atmosphere of a private club.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The aquarium is part of a wellness area comprising a hammam, sauna, massage room, cryotherapy, and a relaxation area with an opening terrace.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And let’s not get started on neighborhood historic preservation gatekeepers where, say, using the wrong balusters on your porch can set off World War III with your neighbors.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Officers allegedly observed the man, identified as David Erik Wenger of Norwalk, on the porch of the residence, armed with a saw and a knife and bleeding from his hand.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Colonnade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colonnade. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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