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Recent Examples of peristyle
The now-familiar Olympic cauldron torch was added above the peristyle at the east end of the stadium.
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Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The cold room consists of a peristyle or porticoed court that is 10 meters (33 feet) long and 10 meters wide, with a large pool at the center.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
The cold room consists of a peristyle or porticoed court that is 10 meters (33 feet) long and 10 meters wide, with a large pool at the center.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
And for the next two nights, the Coliseum’s peristyle will be illuminated in blue light.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Standing before the renowned peristyle at the Los Angeles Coliseum, where the 1984 Olympics opening ceremony was held, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday touted a $77-million infusion of cash for Metro to pay for more electric buses.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
Advertisement The torch will be carried down the Coliseum’s peristyle steps.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
The ¾-mile course snaked around the field, looped uphill through the peristyle arches and returned to the floor with a 150-foot, free-fall jump.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2023
At least 10 peristyles have been attacked since 2021, according to Saint-Clou Augustin, a houngan.
—Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 3 June 2023
Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The cold room consists of a peristyle or porticoed court that is 10 meters (33 feet) long and 10 meters wide, with a large pool at the center.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
The cold room consists of a peristyle or porticoed court that is 10 meters (33 feet) long and 10 meters wide, with a large pool at the center.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
And for the next two nights, the Coliseum’s peristyle will be illuminated in blue light.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Standing before the renowned peristyle at the Los Angeles Coliseum, where the 1984 Olympics opening ceremony was held, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday touted a $77-million infusion of cash for Metro to pay for more electric buses.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
Advertisement The torch will be carried down the Coliseum’s peristyle steps.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
The ¾-mile course snaked around the field, looped uphill through the peristyle arches and returned to the floor with a 150-foot, free-fall jump.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2023
At least 10 peristyles have been attacked since 2021, according to Saint-Clou Augustin, a houngan.
—Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 3 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peristyle
Noun
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The gastropub-style menu features elevated hot dog dishes, a Snake River Farms Wagyu beef burger, chili nachos and a large beer menu. Oeste Bar: Located in the hotel’s atrium, Oeste is a bar specializing in cocktails that celebrate Mexican flavors and heritage and a large selection of tequilas.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The team at the hotel suggested using the atrium in The Mark restaurant, from which an aerial shot of Cardi’s full dress could be captured before she was hidden in umbrellas and whisked out onto the carpet.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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On June 8, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., the group will organize in front of the Union County Judicial Center courtyard in Monroe for a rally and press conference.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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Acosta said the developer would extend the existing riverwalk west from the Lathrop Homes and give the public access through a central courtyard.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Not private enough to give up federal funding, whether for student tuition fees, quadrangle rhododendrons, wind tunnels, or NMR Spectrometers.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
28 Apr. 2025
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The quadrangle between the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus had been filled with wooden tables and stalls selling wine and sfiha, a Bekaa specialty.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Not only were significant on-course improvements made, but a driving range, putting green, patio bar and restaurant were added, as well as course lighting, elevating the property into a prime golfing and social destination.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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All three matching pieces fit perfectly on a front porch or back patio.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The alpacas, who were captured and returned to their enclosure, had escaped when a third-party worker left their pen unlocked while cleaning, according to WEWS.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2025
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An unruly kangaroo that escaped from a private owner's enclosure in Saint Cloud, Florida, on Monday was safely captured and taken to a local wildlife reserve.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Witness testimony in the second murder trial of Karen Read will not occur on May 13 as expected, a court spokesperson announced.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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He was eventually carried off the court and never returned for the final minutes of Game 4.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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It is attached to a galleria with a striking black slate floor, a wet bar, columns and glass doors that open onto the patio.—
Karen A. Avitabile,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2024
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Bea walked into the bright light of the galleria and sat at the small café.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
30 Aug. 2023
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“Peristyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peristyle. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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