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Recent Examples of plaza
Another memorial sits at the downtown plaza fountain, and murals depicting several victims can still be seen on the walls of several buildings.
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CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
At a nearby plaza, only a street sweeper and a soldier stood, and across the street, a church remained close for a second day in a row.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
Seattle rockers Soundgarden warmed up for their opening New Year’s Eve gig for Guns N’ Roses at a beloved record store at the plaza in 1991.
—Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Another memorial is displayed at a downtown water fountain plaza.
—Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
At a nearby plaza, only a street sweeper and a soldier stood, and across the street, a church remained close for a second day in a row.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
Seattle rockers Soundgarden warmed up for their opening New Year’s Eve gig for Guns N’ Roses at a beloved record store at the plaza in 1991.
—Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Another memorial is displayed at a downtown water fountain plaza.
—Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaza
Noun
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In one, a man wearing a helmet with a visor can be seen firing a machine gun at a crowd of people about 30 yards away across a square.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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With Mars in your 7th House of Links and Chiron in your 10th House of Professionality, their square could impact some business or social connections.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The firm has plans to invest roughly $20 million in renovations later this year, with improvements planned for the guest rooms and meeting spaces, the atrium, lobby and restaurant, said Alex Halpern, co-founder of Ascendant.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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On the fifth floor is the atrium, where GM's deep ties with artist and Detroit native Harry Bertoia are on display with a dramatic steel sculpture.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With Houston's forecourt shorthanded, the Mavericks outscored the Rockets 66-54 in the paint though the Rockets had 17 offensive rebounds to Dallas' 2 and outscored the Mavericks 15-0 on second-chance points.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Lee was the first Korean actor to be given the Asian Film Excellence Award at their 15th annual celebration, the first Korean actor to present an Oscar at the Academy Awards, and the first Korean actor to imprint his hand and foot in the forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Best Restaurants Dexter's Restaurant Enjoy water views and dishes crafted by talented local chef Dexter Burris from his expansive terrace.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Flint Development has presented plans to the city to build a new apartment complex, including some townhomes, a 207-space parking garage and a courtyard area, off 46th and Walnut streets just west of Main Street.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Stepping inside from the courtyard, living and dining areas are anchored by an imposing wood-burning fireplace.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Plaza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaza. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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