as in kiosks
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views
the park's pavilions may be rented for wedding receptions and other social gatherings
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Recent Examples of pavilions
The hotel blends neatly into the soft landscape of Place des Vosges, known for its public garden and red-brick pavilions.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Riverfront Esplanade This lovely outdoor gathering place along the Intracoastal Waterway contains a splash pad, dog park, picnic pavilions, a walking trail, and a riverfront market with local vendors on certain days of the month.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The one-story prefab pavilions will be available for purchase this fall — with two-story options to arrive at a later date — built by the design brand Kettal and offered in more than 80 countries.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
All five of the temple’s notable gateway pavilions were damaged, three almost beyond recognition, according to a damage assessment issued in January by Cambodia’s Culture Ministry.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Across the street, work is underway at four new structures at Allianz Field — an office building, a hotel and two restaurant pavilions — and other signs of real estate development dot the Midway, including a new family and early learning center at the Midway YMCA.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Also, without a return date are two Epcot films shown at the Palais du Cinema in the France pavilions.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Huge pavilions sponsored by Huawei and Google, Honor and Qualcomm, display remarkable new products linking our car to our phone, a robot to a disabled person, our glasses to the internet.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
National pavilions are being hosted by South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Thailand and a wide array of mainland Chinese provinces and cities.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Riverfront Esplanade This lovely outdoor gathering place along the Intracoastal Waterway contains a splash pad, dog park, picnic pavilions, a walking trail, and a riverfront market with local vendors on certain days of the month.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The one-story prefab pavilions will be available for purchase this fall — with two-story options to arrive at a later date — built by the design brand Kettal and offered in more than 80 countries.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
All five of the temple’s notable gateway pavilions were damaged, three almost beyond recognition, according to a damage assessment issued in January by Cambodia’s Culture Ministry.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Across the street, work is underway at four new structures at Allianz Field — an office building, a hotel and two restaurant pavilions — and other signs of real estate development dot the Midway, including a new family and early learning center at the Midway YMCA.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Also, without a return date are two Epcot films shown at the Palais du Cinema in the France pavilions.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Huge pavilions sponsored by Huawei and Google, Honor and Qualcomm, display remarkable new products linking our car to our phone, a robot to a disabled person, our glasses to the internet.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
National pavilions are being hosted by South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Thailand and a wide array of mainland Chinese provinces and cities.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pavilions
Noun
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The arrangement also features Amazon return kiosks inside Winn-Dixie stores.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Trains are best booked directly through Amtrak’s website, and SunRail tickets can be purchased at kiosks upon arrival at the station.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Up top, the heated rooftop pool is surrounded by shaded lounge chairs, cabanas, and expansive private alcoves designed for up to 12 guests.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The boards illustrate the two-story building with details such as white walls and a clay roof, alcoves and residential balconies facing the street.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To cater to them both, the ship is equally split between sports pubs and jazz bars, burger and pizza joints and Greek and Italian restaurants, casinos and theatres, etc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Penn Entertainment — The gaming stock rallied 15% after the company's first-quarter results beat expectations, fueled by strength from the company's regional casinos and interactive segments.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pavilions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilions. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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