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Recent Examples of curtilage
Within the curtilage is a hidden walled garden, and elsewhere on the property is an original workshop that has been restored.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2024
The curtilage includes native sandstone boulder walls and a simple landscape of native and adaptive plants that enhance and preserve the woodland habitat.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
In legal parlance, curtilage refers to land attached to a house, like a yard or garden.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2019
The Supreme Court long has recognized that privacy interests are heightened within the home, with precedents that limit police intrusions not only into structures but also the immediately surrounding property, known as the curtilage.
—Jess Bravin, WSJ, 29 May 2018
Mark David, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2024
The curtilage includes native sandstone boulder walls and a simple landscape of native and adaptive plants that enhance and preserve the woodland habitat.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
In legal parlance, curtilage refers to land attached to a house, like a yard or garden.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2019
The Supreme Court long has recognized that privacy interests are heightened within the home, with precedents that limit police intrusions not only into structures but also the immediately surrounding property, known as the curtilage.
—Jess Bravin, WSJ, 29 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtilage
Noun
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Wilson had 101 catches for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns, reaching career-highs in each of those statistical categories.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Peterson rushed for 448 yards and two touchdowns with the Cardinals.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The concert will take place in the library’s courtyard.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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The Garden District Hotel's sibling property, The Blackbird Hotel, debuted in NOLA in late 2024 with 13 rooms, a courtyard, and a pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The blouse features a hint of a collar, soon-to-be-trending frog enclosures, and slits on the sleeves that mimic the trousers.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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The often elaborate enclosure requirements for reptiles and amphibians can make initial setup expensive.—
Samantha Winegarner,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio, but not indoors.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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For a summer of hosting barbecues, patio hangouts, and outdoor entertaining, your backyard deserves a little luxury—but your wallet shouldn’t have to take the heat.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
Noun
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With the arrival of Amaya, an odd quadrangle emerges between her, Austin, Ace, and Chelley.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Not private enough to give up federal funding, whether for student tuition fees, quadrangle rhododendrons, wind tunnels, or NMR Spectrometers.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Indiana proved to be a resilient team throughout the recent playoffs, and Jackson brought that to the summer league court.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Federal agents increasingly disrupt criminal prosecutions Similar clashes between federal immigration authorities, like Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and local courts have been reported in other states, where deportations or detentions have disrupted criminal prosecutions.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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But as the episode came to a close, the group of 10 islanders received a text to gather around the fire pit once more to learn who America picked as the final couples.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Colors: 11 options Pros: Well-priced; Padded shoulder straps and underwire for all-day comfort; easy on and off with front close; band sizes up to 50 Cons: Some reviewers report sizing runs small Small boobs need good bras too!—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
11 July 2025
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“Curtilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtilage. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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