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
Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Freedom250 is promising attendees an interactive experience at the state pavilions, from Michigan's mechanical milking cow to Florida's re-creation of a Spanish fort honoring explorer Juan Ponce de León.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 June 2026
The Municipal Park Complex off of Raymaley Road is where the township's municipal offices are located along with the library, a fishing pond, dog park, skate park, pavilions, and nearly a dozen baseball fields.
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Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
More recently, pavilions aside, the main shows of the Biennale have been mainly retrospective.
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Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
While some attendees moved beneath nearby pavilions for shelter, most remained focused on the match.
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J.m. Banks
june 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
The resort is expected to include 18 stand-alone pavilions with private pools and extensive luxury amenities on the west side of the island and 21 private building lots on the east side of the island, with prices ranging from $7-to-$21 million.
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
According to Hyperallergic, at least twenty-seven of the Biennale’s national pavilions closed partially or fully due to the May 8 strike.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
9 June 2026
Isla Blanca Park has two big pavilions, jetties for surf fishing, a bait station and full-service marina, beach gear rentals, and shower facilities.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Freedom250 is promising attendees an interactive experience at the state pavilions, from Michigan's mechanical milking cow to Florida's re-creation of a Spanish fort honoring explorer Juan Ponce de León.
—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 June 2026
The Municipal Park Complex off of Raymaley Road is where the township's municipal offices are located along with the library, a fishing pond, dog park, skate park, pavilions, and nearly a dozen baseball fields.
—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
More recently, pavilions aside, the main shows of the Biennale have been mainly retrospective.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
While some attendees moved beneath nearby pavilions for shelter, most remained focused on the match.
—
J.m. Banks
june 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
The resort is expected to include 18 stand-alone pavilions with private pools and extensive luxury amenities on the west side of the island and 21 private building lots on the east side of the island, with prices ranging from $7-to-$21 million.
—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
According to Hyperallergic, at least twenty-seven of the Biennale’s national pavilions closed partially or fully due to the May 8 strike.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 June 2026
Isla Blanca Park has two big pavilions, jetties for surf fishing, a bait station and full-service marina, beach gear rentals, and shower facilities.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pavilions
Noun
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Garner stresses maintaining the human element, avoiding kiosks to preserve direct crew-customer interaction, believing technology should enhance, not replace, human connection.
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There are only banks, cellphone stations, and the impersonal glow of car-rental kiosks.
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.
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The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.
Noun
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The analyst added that the company, which operates dozens of casinos and racetracks, is on track to clock recurring free cash flow of more than $4 per share by 2028.
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Unlike traditional slot machines, Megabucks jackpots are linked across casinos throughout the state, allowing the top prize to grow as players place wagers.
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“Pavilions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilions. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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