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
  • Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills.
    Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Developers advertise a fitness center, outdoor pool and courtyard with grills, with apartments offering quartz countertops, modern stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, individual terraces and other amenities.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Northwood Cabins beckon to travelers with a neon sign and adorable collection of little white cabins with porches, all lined up in a row.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
  • And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.
    Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Colonnades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colonnades. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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