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Recent Examples of pergola
Outside, beneath an old water tower, are a wet bar, a pergola, and a second open-air shower.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
If building a pergola or gazebo isn't within your backyard budget, take advantage of existing trees to create a restful, shaded spot for fabric sling chairs.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
The outdoor space includes a play structure, patio, pergola, and a circular drive.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Shade Your Deck Consider adding a pergola or shade sail to your deck.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
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Mark David, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
If building a pergola or gazebo isn't within your backyard budget, take advantage of existing trees to create a restful, shaded spot for fabric sling chairs.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
The outdoor space includes a play structure, patio, pergola, and a circular drive.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Shade Your Deck Consider adding a pergola or shade sail to your deck.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pergola
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The girl in the arbor emerges as a surrogate for generations of nameless women depicted by men out in the overblown boondocks—see Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, ca.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Climbing hydrangea is a woody vine that looks rather shrub-like when young, but once established grows quickly to over arbors, gazebos, or fences.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region's forests, Prix Versailles says.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Another nod comes by way of the retractable nature of one of the canopies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
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The presidential suite has ergonomic desks and chairs (perfect for a working vacation) and brown leather details that give a cozy feel, plus floor-to-ceiling windows with unparalleled, unobstructed views of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Lean back slightly, point your collarbone up toward the ceiling, engage your core, and pull the bar down toward your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the bottom.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Case in point with virtual story times with Big City Readers; a bedtime book cart, their Little Legends Scavenger Hunt, and themed guest room packages (complete with an in-room tent).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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To do this, these avians build a special tunnel of twigs called a bower and surround it with a courtyard of colorful objects.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Urban bowers also had nearly five times as many decorations as rural ones, averaging 90 items per bower compared to 20 for the rural birds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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It is supposed to be a great beach party with a bonfire, but it gets rained out, and they are all huddled under an awning wearing too much body glitter and eating from a greige buffet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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Before the Knicks took part in the parade, several fans climbed on top of police cars, while others gathered on top of a sanitation truck and building awnings.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pergola. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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