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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
Beach umbrellas or sun hats work if your backyard lacks permanent shade structures, such as a gazebo or pergola.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 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
Beach umbrellas or sun hats work if your backyard lacks permanent shade structures, such as a gazebo or pergola.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pergola
Noun
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This gorgeous 55x21x100-inch arbor is a West Elm best-seller thanks to its elegant design and sturdy wrought iron frame.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a video shared by a fan account on X, Keery can be standing under a garden arbor in front of the bride and groom.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The suspects, who were seen on surveillance cameras wearing face coverings, climbed over a chain-link fence and entered a construction zone, then climbed scaffolding to access the building's roof, the complaint said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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About 10 minutes later, they were allegedly seen climbing over a chain-link fence into a construction area surrounding the Goldenson Building, and, minutes later, scaling scaffolding beside the structure to access the roof.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The motions of the stars also exhibited a similar 24 hour period, as though the heavenly canopy rotated throughout the night.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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Engineers at Ames inflate these enormous canopies inside the wind tunnel under simulated flight conditions, observing how the materials stretch, oscillate, and deploy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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To rebuild the ceiling — the realistic hope of actually competing for a Super Bowl — the Chargers will have to wait until next year, when Slater and Alt return.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Kenny Chesney walks around office on the 72nd floor of One World Trade Center in New York City, peering out the floor-to-ceiling windows in search of his skyline barometers—the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and one of his favorite places to perform, MetLife Stadium.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The cozy lodge rooms, rustic yet luxurious cabins, and glamping tents all nod to refined Canadiana—think wood headboards, plaid throw blankets, and woodsy touches like vintage snowshoes hanging on the wall.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The woman wasn’t allowed to use the bathroom inside and had to go outdoors, and she was made to shower in a tent outside, authorities said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
31 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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Also, setup often requires a dish installation and a clear sky view — trees, roof overhangs or RV awnings may impact performance.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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One of those walls, a massive glass awning-style window, lifts skyward to erase the boundary between indoors and out, revealing a sprawling terrace that feels suspended above the city.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pergola. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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