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colonnade

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as in portico

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Recent Examples of colonnade This boutique property was built in a Greco-Roman-style complete with colonnades and columns. — Rumit Mehta, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 But even without Trump ordering up porticoes and colonnades, the architects would likely have looked backward to look forward. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026 From the west colonnade of the memorial, visitors can see the Potomac River, the Arlington National Memorial Bridge and Arlington National Cemetery. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 The grand walled Greco-Roman settlement is entered through 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch and includes the Temple of Zeus, the Hippodrome, the Temple of Artemis and the Forum’s oval colonnade of 56 Corinthian columns. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for colonnade

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Construction crews stripped the president's name from the exterior in June, but the front portico of the building has since been covered by a tarp, concealing most of its name.

— Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Upon passing through a deep portico entryway abutting an attached two-car garage, a vaulted reception gallery sits beneath a prominent glass atrium.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026

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At the stern, the line’s signature ocean lounge is fitted with fold-out terraces that open to create an expansive waterside area for lounging or watersports.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Designed by architect Nicola Spinetto and created by Romain Larue from Orati, the eco-friendly structure — which resembles a chalet and is dubbed Banijay House — includes meeting rooms, a reception area and several terraces.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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Skeletons stand as tall as roof lines, porches are engulfed in spider webs, and front yards turn into grave sites.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
The interior of the home measures 400 sq ft (37 sq m), and is accessed through the larger of the pair of porches.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026

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