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Recent Examples of parvis
The western façade, giving onto the parvis, the open area before the cathedral, was not completed until around 1240, and the upper gallery of the nave and the two towers on the west façade were finished between 1225 and 1250.
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Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 19 Apr. 2019
Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 19 Apr. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parvis
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Other highlights include Julie Mehretu’s soaring window installation on the tower’s north side; Mark Bradford’s three-story painting in the lobby atrium; and Martin Puryear’s giant arch in the plaza.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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Blonde wood and glass walls render the whole triple-deck interior Champagne-colored and the golden-leafed sculpture hanging in the atrium is truly lovely.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The five-bedroom estate is arranged around a central pool courtyard, creating a private interior world of gardens, shaded terraces and open-air gathering spaces.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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There's also a garden/courtyard for coffee, snacks and drinks—a gorgeous space in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The best examples of this style are seen at the Getty Villa peristyle gardens — a peristyle is a courtyard framed by colonnades or rows of pillars — in Malibu.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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The now-familiar Olympic cauldron torch was added above the peristyle at the east end of the stadium.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In some cases, however, those vultures circling the air over yesterday’s gallerias, plazas and megamalls are actually vulture investors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Singaporeans and international travelers also flock here to hang out on the beaches, zip line at Mega Adventure Park, shop at the massive luxury galleria, and more.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Set on a plaza shaped like a massive record player, the sparkling glass pyramid of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stands out in Cleveland’s industrial skyline.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The expansion, which increased the museum’s total size to 314,000-square-feet, added two permanent collection galleries, a temporary exhibition gallery, educational spaces, art studios, a community room, café, and an outdoor plaza.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Inside, there are Buddhist shrines, a throne and an open quadrangle.—
Arundhati Ail,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 May 2026
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Location The Connaught curves around the corner of Carlos Place just off Berkeley square, in the chi chi enclave of Mayfair Village, cheek by jowl with London’s nicest restaurants and shops.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The Scotland fans had congregated in the old town square, so when the area’s bars ran out of alcohol, the riot police arrived expecting trouble.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is the island's epitome of beachside elegance, with stunning ocean views, comfy patio lounges, and activities like kayaking and surfing.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Along with a cadre of friends and aides, Emanuel cycled past homes where residents were tending to their yards or celebrating a recent graduation on their front patio.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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“Parvis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parvis. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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