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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 week of previews leading up to the public opening was characterized by loud protests outside the Israeli and Russian pavilions.
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ABC News, 4 June 2026
According to an open letter published on e-flux, fifty-two artists, collectives, and estates taking part in the main exhibition, alongside sixteen artists exhibiting in national pavilions, on May 9 wrote to Biennale organizers asking to be excluded from consideration for the Visitors’ Lions.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 June 2026
Also among the signatories are 39 artists representing their countries, including Denmark (Maja Malou Lyse, Chus Martínez, and Commons Accounts), Britain’s Lubaina Himid, and Austria’s Florentina Holzinger, all among the star national pavilions.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Deluxe pavilions come with 12-meter pools and the best views over the olive groves to the sea.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The flora is complemented by sculptures, water features, and small floral pavilions.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Ten-year naming rights can also be purchased for the south county park’s baseball, soccer or pickleball complexes, the clubhouse, playground, dog park, one of four pavilions or a walking path, with the prices starting at $250,000, up to $750,000.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The Giardini pavilions and Arsenale are the serious work — formally ambitious and often politically uncomfortable.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Below, find similar gazebos and pavilions starting at just $600.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
ABC News, 4 June 2026
According to an open letter published on e-flux, fifty-two artists, collectives, and estates taking part in the main exhibition, alongside sixteen artists exhibiting in national pavilions, on May 9 wrote to Biennale organizers asking to be excluded from consideration for the Visitors’ Lions.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 June 2026
Also among the signatories are 39 artists representing their countries, including Denmark (Maja Malou Lyse, Chus Martínez, and Commons Accounts), Britain’s Lubaina Himid, and Austria’s Florentina Holzinger, all among the star national pavilions.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Deluxe pavilions come with 12-meter pools and the best views over the olive groves to the sea.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The flora is complemented by sculptures, water features, and small floral pavilions.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Ten-year naming rights can also be purchased for the south county park’s baseball, soccer or pickleball complexes, the clubhouse, playground, dog park, one of four pavilions or a walking path, with the prices starting at $250,000, up to $750,000.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The Giardini pavilions and Arsenale are the serious work — formally ambitious and often politically uncomfortable.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Below, find similar gazebos and pavilions starting at just $600.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pavilions
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Two people were killed and at least 18 injured, including four children aged 5, 10, 13 and 12, by a Russian drone attack in the central Zaporizhzhia region that damaged residential buildings and vehicles and destroyed market kiosks, said the regional military administration head, Ivan Fedorov.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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One traveler at Brussels Airport told Newsweek that biometric kiosks were not yet operating or out of service, and communication to passengers was lacking.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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States restrict casinos from targeting their advertising toward younger people.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The company now controls more than 50 casinos across North America, including Caesars Palace, Harrah’s and Eldorado, and also runs a retail and online sports-betting app.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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“Pavilions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilions. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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