colonnades

Definition of colonnadesnext
plural of colonnade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for colonnades
Noun
  • Its flat, walkable, and bikeable center is located inside medieval walls, and residents are protected from the elements by miles of decorative porticoes.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Hoban supervised construction of the porticoes on the north and south sides of the building that Latrobe originally designed in 1807.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Almost all of them include whirlpool baths on their terraces; those that don’t instead have semi-private pools just a few steps from the bed.
    José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Galleries devoted to world cultures, rotating contemporary exhibitions and sweeping public terraces overlooking the Spree position the institution as both museum and gathering place.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Social media was filling up with the tag #sticksoutforRI, and photos of hockey sticks on front porches.
    Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Beloved by discerning travelers for its central location, beautiful gardens, and porches, this boutique hotel is known for its outstanding gourmet breakfast made with seasonal ingredients.
    Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Colonnades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colonnades. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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