Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pergolas
Noun
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In the hour leading up to the parade were brief periods of heavy rain as attendees began gathering on Colorado Boulevard, where fold-up chairs were empty as people huddled under various building awnings or archways.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026 -
Those who did attend used umbrellas, ponchos and awnings to protect themselves from the downpour.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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Aerial footage showed the destruction wrought by the twister, with roofs ripped off buildings, some of them reduced to rubble.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The homes in Yuba County will have metal roofs supported by wood trusses.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Tables are perched on multiple levels, some beneath leafy canopies and others offering panoramic views of Rio and Guanabara Bay.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 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
Noun
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During the pregame portion of the game, contestants will often be held in tents with no talking for hours on end as they get taken out one at a time for an interview or photo shoot.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Along Cermak Road between Wentworth and Clark, the leftover food and overflowing garbage all spill outside tents at a homeless encampment.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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High ceilings in primary living areas will add a sense of space, as will numerous generously sized windows that provide abundant natural light.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cozy Color-Drenching Designers say color-drenching, which is extending a paint color from walls to trim to ceilings, isn't going anywhere in the new year.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Walkers and bikers traversing down the path and a new bridge will see two new pavilions as well as the Athletic Club Boise Stadium, where a new professional soccer team whose name and colors were revealed in 2025 will play.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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Visitors planning a picnic can reserve one of the park pavilions—each equipped with water, electricity, and six tables—for $35 per day by calling the ranger station at 352-493-6072.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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The white-terrazzo bar is topped with three 18-foot verdigris sculptural palms, while velvet booths are encased in their own domes, reminiscent of shells.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Pergolas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pergolas. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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