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Recent Examples of pergola
The pergola on the south side of arts center will be 60 feet long and 30-feet wide with slats that open and shut.
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John Tuohy, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
In renderings, the pergola seems to recede into foliage, and crowds mingle underneath in raking light.
—Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
The shade under the pergola is cool.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
And for an immersive canopy of foliage, try planting a climber for a pergola or archway.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
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John Tuohy, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
In renderings, the pergola seems to recede into foliage, and crowds mingle underneath in raking light.
—Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
The shade under the pergola is cool.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
And for an immersive canopy of foliage, try planting a climber for a pergola or archway.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pergola
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School officials notified parents that, as a precaution, students were moved to the outdoor lunch arbor and the auditorium, where restrooms and water were available, and a cold lunch for students was started.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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There’s a pergola, or grape arbor, near the water that serves as a front-row spot for watching sunsets over the river.—
John Turton,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The parlor level, which stretches about 105 feet deep, features grand entertaining rooms, a sitting parlor, and a chef’s kitchen housed in a curved glass addition with a custom copper roof.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Using a small satellite receiver system set up on the roof of a UCSD building in San Diego, the researchers collected thousands of sensitive communications that were never intended to be public.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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United’s initial concept design — drawn up by architects Foster + Partners — included a canopy but, as reported by The Athletic last month, fresh plans are now being considered which do not include the three-pronged structure.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Indiana Forest Alliance estimates that tree canopy covers about 27% of Marion County, a figure that’s fallen from 32% a decade ago.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling views of Red Rock State Park, fireplaces, and spacious patios or balconies.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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While the museum boasts one of the greatest collections of art in the world, the main attraction for many people (including me on my first-ever trip abroad) is the Sistine Chapel, with its massive ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo at the start of the 16th century.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of yaks carried tents and supplies, while trekkers wearing colorful jackets took pictures with the spectacular background at Everest’s base camps.—
Kaijing Xiao,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
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Palestinians follow the peace plan news in a tent outside Al-Aqsa Hospital, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, early this morning.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Like the bowers, the nests of the puffer fish are beautiful and involve mate attraction.—
Shawn Simpson,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Adam—great in the bower, but a bit of a bore—speaks in paeans, but the snake speaks boldly, sensuously.—
Merve Emre,
The New Yorker,
16 Dec. 2024
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Neighbors, for their part, sent me photos that appear to show parties in the backyard, and a new retractable awning installed over it, as recently as the end of September.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
14 Oct. 2025
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Also on the roof is a retractable awning, for when one is parked and needs protection from the sun and elements.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pergola. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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