as in pavilion
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views a gazebo on the mansion's south lawn

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Recent Examples of gazebo The Habitat plan could include a small park with a gazebo. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 On the west side of A1A, the park offers lovely formal gardens — ancient spreading oak trees, a meandering waterway fed by a clear spring, plantings of roses and azaleas and a gazebo. Bonnie Gross, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025 Between its gazebo, pools, private gardens, and stunning architecture, outdoor lounging feels positively sacred. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025 Beach umbrellas or sun hats work if your backyard lacks permanent shade structures, such as a gazebo or pergola. Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gazebo
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pavilion
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  • Kruglov’s throat had been slashed and authorities recovered a knife at the scene, where a cellphone was also found near his body in a tent pavilion, sources told TMZ.
    New York Daily News, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Pieces include a glass labyrinth by Roy Lichtenstein, a Ferris wheel by Basquiat, a forest-like pavilion by David Hockney, and other quirky attractions.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Gazebo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gazebo. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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