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
Or head to Ibirapuera Park, where the Oca and Bienal pavilions (both designed by modernist Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer) regularly host major exhibitions and events.
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AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
Now available at just under $15 million, the home was fashioned as a series of interconnected pavilions.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The new 146,000-square-foot complex of nine interlocking modernist pavilions, built on the site of the former building that was demolished in 2021, almost doubles the museum’s size.
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Sometime next spring, and possibly as soon as March, visitors and residents in the Midway will be able to stop by two new restaurants situated in pavilions currently under construction toward the eastern edges of the Great Lawn, the central green between Allianz Field and University Avenue.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
German and French delegations packed new national pavilions, Polish and Dutch firms demoed loitering munitions and EW suites, and US primes like Lockheed Martin, RTX (Raytheon), and AeroVironment dominated the floor with NASAMS, HIMARS, and unmanned systems.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
With interactive pavilions and nature trails aimed at educating visitors on Florida’s unique coastal ecosystem, the Oceanographic Coastal Center could be a full day’s worth of exploration.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
The oceanfront county park has a small, family friendly beach, playgrounds and picnic pavilions.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Details like Egg Chairs and red public telephones, seemingly paying homage to pavilions from Expo ’70, were presented to create a unique performance incorporating elements from 55 years ago interpreted in a modern way.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
Now available at just under $15 million, the home was fashioned as a series of interconnected pavilions.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The new 146,000-square-foot complex of nine interlocking modernist pavilions, built on the site of the former building that was demolished in 2021, almost doubles the museum’s size.
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Sometime next spring, and possibly as soon as March, visitors and residents in the Midway will be able to stop by two new restaurants situated in pavilions currently under construction toward the eastern edges of the Great Lawn, the central green between Allianz Field and University Avenue.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
German and French delegations packed new national pavilions, Polish and Dutch firms demoed loitering munitions and EW suites, and US primes like Lockheed Martin, RTX (Raytheon), and AeroVironment dominated the floor with NASAMS, HIMARS, and unmanned systems.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
With interactive pavilions and nature trails aimed at educating visitors on Florida’s unique coastal ecosystem, the Oceanographic Coastal Center could be a full day’s worth of exploration.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
The oceanfront county park has a small, family friendly beach, playgrounds and picnic pavilions.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Details like Egg Chairs and red public telephones, seemingly paying homage to pavilions from Expo ’70, were presented to create a unique performance incorporating elements from 55 years ago interpreted in a modern way.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pavilions
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Earlier this month , prescription drug kiosks operated by Amazon Pharmacy were launched at some One Medical offices in Los Angeles.—
Morgan Chittum,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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Border points across Schengen have already installed lines of self-service kiosks for travelers to register.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Princess Diana and the Duchess of York once turned up at the club dressed as policewomen and many romantic relationships were sealed in the dark alcoves, although the tabloids rarely, if ever, found out.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Now, designers like Hám Interiors are making clever use of compact spaces by fitting bedrooms with alcoves that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.—
Chloe Frost-Smith,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Hard Rock International Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and includes a global chain of theme-bar restaurants, casinos, hotels and museums.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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In backrooms, there was none of the surveillance tech that reputable casinos use to catch players cheating.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pavilions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilions. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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