as in piazzas
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building
vacationers relaxing on the inn's spacious front porch
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Recent Examples of porches
Amazon acquired Ring in February 2018 in a deal reported to be worth approximately $1 billion, putting its cameras on front porches across the country.
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
To give it its due, large sliding doors leading to porches on both the lower and upper levels keep the sightline unencumbered.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Expect front porches, fire pits, a community spirit, and, surprisingly, the vacation homes of stars like Chris Stapleton.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Get lost among the pines and palmettos of an ancient maritime forest at Hunting Island State Park, catch a striking sunset over the Beaufort River, and marvel at the columns and sweeping porches of stately mansions on Historic Craven Street.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Wraparound porches and cedar soaking tubs give you a reason to stay outside a bit longer, while inside, things lean minimal with a few unexpected details.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The lobby itself channels an open veranda (a nod to Charleston’s plethora of breeze-catching porches), with gauzy drapes, silent ceiling fans, and even a hanging swing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
For the event, homeowners volunteer their porches for live music acts.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As the procession turned down Martinique Avenue, a stretch of low-slung apartments popular with recent immigrants, residents stepped out onto their porches and balconies.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Rey Covarrubias Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
To give it its due, large sliding doors leading to porches on both the lower and upper levels keep the sightline unencumbered.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Expect front porches, fire pits, a community spirit, and, surprisingly, the vacation homes of stars like Chris Stapleton.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Get lost among the pines and palmettos of an ancient maritime forest at Hunting Island State Park, catch a striking sunset over the Beaufort River, and marvel at the columns and sweeping porches of stately mansions on Historic Craven Street.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Wraparound porches and cedar soaking tubs give you a reason to stay outside a bit longer, while inside, things lean minimal with a few unexpected details.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The lobby itself channels an open veranda (a nod to Charleston’s plethora of breeze-catching porches), with gauzy drapes, silent ceiling fans, and even a hanging swing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
For the event, homeowners volunteer their porches for live music acts.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As the procession turned down Martinique Avenue, a stretch of low-slung apartments popular with recent immigrants, residents stepped out onto their porches and balconies.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porches
Noun
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Italian piazzas are covered by retractable, UV-filtering canopies, deployed each morning like futuristic umbrellas against an invisible downpour.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Opt for the spring or fall to enjoy the best of the city's buzzing outdoor markets and piazzas.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The exhibition is housed in the porticoes of the Palestra Grande, located opposite the Amphitheatre.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bologna’s intricate porticos are an integral part of the city’s architectural heritage and identity.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Men, horses and even cattle moved through South Boston’s hills in the morning wind as residents watched from stoops — some in pajamas and wrapped in blankets, appearing to have been awakened by the sound of drums and bagpipes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sebastian gradually stoops, her frame becoming bent and delicate, her face a soft mask of bewilderment.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cabins are all generous-sized suites with verandas, and feature queen or king beds with plush custom mattresses dressed in silken Italian linens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The farm buildings on the property—long verandas, shearing sheds, and concrete kennels—are old and decayed, remnants from long before the group showed up.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Porches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porches. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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