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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 adding a few extra touches like fountains or pergolas can easily spruce up a yard.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 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 adding a few extra touches like fountains or pergolas can easily spruce up a yard.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pergola
Noun
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Don’t let vines climb trees and shrubs; train them to arbors and trellises. 61.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
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But this woody vine can escape the arbor and head up a tree faster than a squirrel with a dachshund on its trail.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pricing starts at €6,990 for a white roof and increases to €7,490 for choice of several colors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the plaza, Seth Teasdale was nearby as Kirk flung some caps into the crowd, then settled into his seat under the canopy to take questions.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tips And Tricks For Deadheading Mums Use your fingernails or garden snips to cut about two inches below the flower head so that the cut portion of the stem is hidden in the canopy of the plant.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On Queen West stands a cathedral to gastronomy, complete with maple wood arched ceiling and steaks worth worshipping.—
Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The seat belt sign was off on July 30 when service carts, flight attendants, and unbelted passengers were suddenly thrown toward the plane’s ceiling.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Mia sat in a stool underneath a tent where a face-paint artist formed soft brush strokes into a purple flower on Mia’s cheek.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 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
Noun
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Optional upgrades include a more autonomous electrical package with 150-Ah lithium battery and 150-W solar charging, a winterization package, a detachable tow bar, and several awning selections.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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Large retractable awnings, originally installed to keep rain out, now also provides critical shade from the sun.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pergola. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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