Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtilages
Noun
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Cleanliness Turtles are messy animals and require consistent attention to the cleanliness of their enclosures.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Aerial surveys revealed that 509 houses were scattered on the outskirts of the town center, though the exact function of the enclosures remains to be determined.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Craig owns most of Harvard’s passing records and led the program to its first appearance in the FCS playoffs with 2,869 yards, 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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Purdy, rendered ineffective by a torn ligament in his right elbow on the opening drive against the Eagles in a disastrous NFC title game loss three seasons ago, completed all three passes for 74 yards and capped the drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson.—
Dan Gelston,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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This includes porches and patios, outdoor furniture, and storage sheds.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 20 accommodations at this 2025 World's Best Award-winning hotel range from manor rooms and suites to freestanding villas, each individually designed and outfitted with high-end touches like soaking tubs, fireplaces, and, in select units, private courtyards or outdoor hot tubs.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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And some of these businesses are located on the complex’s 50 square-like spaces the developers call courtyards.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But quads alone don’t explain his gravitational pull.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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After that trip, my quads and calves were absolutely jacked.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tennis, pickleball, and padel courts at the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center continue the property’s long-standing connection to the sport, which stems from Key Biscayne hosting the Miami Open for three decades—until 2018—and becoming a destination for tennis pros.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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The charges were dropped in November after state courts removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case for having a romantic relationship with another prosecutor.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And as 2025 closes and a new year begins, Fogliato is showing progress.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Jan. 2026
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No, gift cards can become worthless if the business files for bankruptcy or closes.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Curtilages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtilages. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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