handrails

plural of handrail

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handrails
Noun
  • Some perky-looking musical notes, in brass, were affixed to railings.
    D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Seven levels of the gallery rise around a central staircase of frosted glass and ornate brass balustrades that seem to float upward, and a glass modern elevator that blends modern with classical chic.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hang them around a fireplace, doorframe, stairs, tabletops, and banisters for an ideal autumnal atmosphere.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Setting guardrails can help quiet your emotions Awareness alone is not enough.
    Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Ten years ago, several sites, including YouTube and Tumblr, also lacked guardrails and only added meaningful parental controls in recent years.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • By blending plain-vanilla money funds with blockchain rails, the firm is proving that tokenization is not just a theory but a functioning business model.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • With no wheels touching the rails, the usual clatter and vibration of trains disappear.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Handrails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handrails. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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