plaza

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for plaza
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaza
Noun
  • At the ticket window, the rink gives out a list of local businesses that includes Gabello Salon, Bumble Bear Coffee and, just off the square, Beach Hut Deli.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Music lovers should head to see the Bluegrass Band art piece in East Bend, and the square in Yadkinville featuring Carolina Pines is particularly lovely.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The koi ponds and the East Asian design flourishes throughout the long, stately, open-air atrium contribute to the tranquil vibe, as does the sound of the ocean, visible on the far side of the hotel.
    Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The atrium bathes the interior in sunlight, while fun wallpaper, warm millwork, and an abundance of texture pay homage to the past.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • There’s a body on a gas station forecourt.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
  • It is located in front of the forecourt of the cathedral, which was a common layout at the time.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • With its intricate tiles, massive dome, and sweeping view of the city from its courtyard, Suleymaniye is a gem among Istanbul's imperial mosques.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Qianlong took a page from the design of private gardens in southern China to make the layout more compact, and divided the site into four connected courtyards, two of which are currently open to the public, from south to north.
    Fred He, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Plaza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaza. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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