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galilee

noun

Definition of galileenext
as in portico

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  1. portico
  2. porch
  3. veranda
  4. piazza
Noun
  • But the massive portico did not protect them from the lashing rain.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The columns of the National Gallery’s portico provide a dramatic yet sturdy backdrop to London’s busiest open space, Trafalgar Square.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of portico
Noun
  • After an initial investigation, BPD determined an altercation that occurred on the porch led to the stabbing of the man.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond the kitchen is the family room, which accesses the three-season porch.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of porch
Noun
  • For example, the lowest-category cabin on Silversea’s 728-passenger Silver Ray is a 357-square-foot room with a 53-square-foot veranda.
    — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The waterfront suites with private verandahs and two-bedroom plunge pool villas are special sanctuaries.
    — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of veranda
Noun
  • Rome’s cultural superintendent, Claudio Parisi Presicce, said the grandeur of the port city as depicted in the fresco, with buildings, a theater and temple, public piazzas and towers, was particularly well conserved.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Royal Poinciana Plaza A piazza for Palm Beach, The Royal Poinciana Plaza contains most of the shops and restaurants to add to your travel itinerary—Sant Ambroeus, The Honor Bar, and The Palm Beach Grill.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of piazza
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“Galilee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galilee. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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