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colonnade

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Definition of colonnade

as in portico

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Recent Examples of colonnade 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 The Commanders’ new stadium, expected to open in 2030, will be a modern tribute to the old RFK Stadium, with a wavy roofline, colonnade exterior and transparent top to give the feel of being outdoors. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for colonnade

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But the massive portico did not protect them from the lashing rain.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
The columns of the National Gallery’s portico provide a dramatic yet sturdy backdrop to London’s busiest open space, Trafalgar Square.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of portico

Noun

Facilities now extend to a seasonal mud bath with sunbathing terrace plus a modern sauna and steam bath inside.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
Afterward the party moved inside from the rooftop terrace for a performance by the Black Eyed Peas.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

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When his mother-in-law arrived at the home soon after, Flynn wailed and collapsed on the front porch, bodycam footage showed.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
In autumn, the expansive porch is ideal for sipping coffee in the morning and winding down with a glass of wine in the evening.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

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