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
Statement Lighting Kyser has noticed more elevated lighting effects on porches lately—the approach doesn't need to be complicated.
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Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
Boston fern is the go-to for hanging baskets lining Southern porches and for good reason.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The collection of four 200-year-old houses that comprise the property are charming with their wooden porches and shingled exteriors, keeping the right amount of familiarity.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Reserve a room for two with common rooms including a cozy living room, a stunning kitchen and porches for mountain breezes.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Residents greeted the delivery in their driveways or left notes with directions of where to place the jugs on their porches.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Located in Terlingua Ghost Town, the property features casitas with nicely sized porches, perfect for lounging after a long day of exploring.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The trouble is that porches collect dust, pollen and cobwebs in spots that are easy to overlook — and difficult to reach.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Hear a hundred different styles blasting from a hundred different porches, patios, driveways, alleys, frontyards, backyards, and sideyards.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
Boston fern is the go-to for hanging baskets lining Southern porches and for good reason.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The collection of four 200-year-old houses that comprise the property are charming with their wooden porches and shingled exteriors, keeping the right amount of familiarity.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Reserve a room for two with common rooms including a cozy living room, a stunning kitchen and porches for mountain breezes.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Residents greeted the delivery in their driveways or left notes with directions of where to place the jugs on their porches.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Located in Terlingua Ghost Town, the property features casitas with nicely sized porches, perfect for lounging after a long day of exploring.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The trouble is that porches collect dust, pollen and cobwebs in spots that are easy to overlook — and difficult to reach.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Hear a hundred different styles blasting from a hundred different porches, patios, driveways, alleys, frontyards, backyards, and sideyards.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porches
Noun
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How to Get Around The easiest way to get around Bari is on foot, especially in the old town with its narrow alleyways, bustling piazzas, and historic landmarks.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
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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Boan stoops to scoop up trash — some left by humans, some from wildlife —– along the boardwalk.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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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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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 8 May. 2026.
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