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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
Noun
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Elsewhere, a sunlit atrium is visible from a bunk room, as well as the guest apartment’s living and dining areas.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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The original design was a remarkably luxurious rural home that centered around an atrium to maximize light.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While sitting on a bench, enjoying the warm weather in his Mott Haven apartment building's courtyard, Spence was shot and killed by a stray bullet striking him in the stomach, his family said Friday.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The spa An ode to the Alhambra Palace, Spa Palmera brings the majesty and feel of the Moorish castle to Florida, thanks to an expansive 50,000-square-foot spa replete with arches, stone work, mosaic tiles, and a lush courtyard with a tranquil lap pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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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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It is attached to a galleria with a striking black slate floor, a wet bar, columns and glass doors that open onto the patio.—
Karen A. Avitabile,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2024
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Located on the plaza, visitors will have plenty of food options thanks to this cafes large menu.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
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The two large firehouse doors facing Whipple have been replaced with large glass windows, one of which can be opened to the small exterior plaza at the front that provides a ramped entry and space for gathering in nicer weather.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The show’s ratings were already up in the ratings before its central love quadrangle captured the internet’s attention.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Robert could often be seen sipping a coffee and reading on one of the many benches in the square.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That night, Peace Park in Dearborn filled with Lebanese flags as a vigil took over the main square.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It's been nice out the past few days, so a lot of those patio sets and umbrellas are outside now.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how to give your front porch, patio and backyard a spring makeover that looks polished without breaking the bank.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Parvis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parvis. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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