as in pavilions
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 gazebos
Our gardens and farms, our houses, porches, lean-tos, gazebos and birdhouses are statements of power and possession but also more than that.
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Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gazebos
pavilions
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This year, large delegations came from France and Korea, mostly via pavilions hosted by French institutions and Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), in addition to a growing number of participants from Southeast Asia and Japan.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many reviewers credited the beach’s immaculate facilities and amenities— including bathrooms, charcoal grills, tables, and picnic pavilions—for making their visits true trips to paradise.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Gazebos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gazebos. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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