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colonnade

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as in portico

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Recent Examples of colonnade 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 Planters containing other trees and perennials, including hazel, hawthorn, field maples, ferns, and grasses, will continue the forest theme through the colonnade to the main entrance. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for colonnade

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The stunning front entry makes a statement with an arched portico, columns, a bluestone walkway, stone surrounds and sidelights on both sides of the custom front door, all framed by hydrangeas and daylilies.

— Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
The old porticos were opened up and made into glass doors during recent renovation renovations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

Definition of portico

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The upper floors and sculpture terraces are also connected by a series of exterior staircases, with great views of the downtown skyline, and a rare opportunity to experience art en plein aire.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
That’s exemplified by the expansive outdoor terraces and balconies that appear to hang over the bustling Beltline Eastside Trail.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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On a muggy night when the teams combined for 10 homers and 18 of the 20 runs were scored via longballs, the left-handed-hitting Burleson used the short porch in right field to his advantage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Below the front one is a classic front porch; the outdoor spaces, per the listing, add up to about 750 square feet.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2026

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