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
Nearby is an attraction which combines the best bits of Epcot's other futuristic pavilions.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Likewise, many of the national pavilions grappled with questions that those in the Arsenale prefer to dodge.
—Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Inside, the home offers eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, including a primary suite with panoramic ocean views, as well as multiple guest pavilions designed for privacy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The Giardini della Biennale, home to dozens of international art pavilions of the Venice Biennale, is 15 minutes away.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
For the past 30-plus years, folks have flocked to this gathering space to take advantage of outdoor amenities like a dog park, disc golf course, nature and walking trails, a playground, sport courts, pavilions, and plenty of scenic spots for a picnic near a gurgling creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Likewise, many of the national pavilions grappled with questions that those in the Arsenale prefer to dodge.
—Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Inside, the home offers eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, including a primary suite with panoramic ocean views, as well as multiple guest pavilions designed for privacy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The Giardini della Biennale, home to dozens of international art pavilions of the Venice Biennale, is 15 minutes away.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
For the past 30-plus years, folks have flocked to this gathering space to take advantage of outdoor amenities like a dog park, disc golf course, nature and walking trails, a playground, sport courts, pavilions, and plenty of scenic spots for a picnic near a gurgling creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pavilions
Noun
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According to a news release, the Beulah Church location will feature kiosks, walk-up and drive-thru windows, comfortable seating and counter service.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Carnegie Deli Although famed Carnegie Deli closed its doors in 2016 after nearly 80 years in the theater district, its mile-high meaty legacy stands tall at sports kiosks during majors and championships, like the US Open.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Inside the intimate cantina, a curved bar stands at the center of a domed space with alcoves around the edges.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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Sand and silt that settle from floodwaters in places that smaller flows never reach, such as caves or alcoves along the walls of bedrock canyons.—
Ellen Wohl
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During a particularly difficult budget year, several lawmakers went to South Lake Tahoe casinos while top leaders hammered out the final details.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As Sin City grapples with a tourism decline, one Las Vegas icon is pointing fingers at overpriced casinos and hotels and the damage the COVID-19 virus left behind.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Pavilions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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