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
With gracefully arching foliage, this evergreen fern is a staple of Southern porches.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 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
Considering the architectural style and age of your home when selecting styles for your patios, porches, and fencing helps to keep your property feeling cohesive and consistent.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
In some cases, residents had almost no time to leave and minutes to spare — emergency crews had to evacuate families from their porches as the fire advanced into their backyards.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
And who is swiping Fed Ex packages from all those lovely porches and patios?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
From the outside, the three-story building fits seamlessly into its quintessential Bucks County surroundings, with deep wraparound porches, a stone-and-stucco facade, and brick walkways.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Expansive porches are attached to each level, while a terrace with a swimming pool and barbecue area abuts the house, overlooking the beach.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 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
Considering the architectural style and age of your home when selecting styles for your patios, porches, and fencing helps to keep your property feeling cohesive and consistent.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
In some cases, residents had almost no time to leave and minutes to spare — emergency crews had to evacuate families from their porches as the fire advanced into their backyards.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
And who is swiping Fed Ex packages from all those lovely porches and patios?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
From the outside, the three-story building fits seamlessly into its quintessential Bucks County surroundings, with deep wraparound porches, a stone-and-stucco facade, and brick walkways.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Expansive porches are attached to each level, while a terrace with a swimming pool and barbecue area abuts the house, overlooking the beach.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porches
Noun
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Then, head into the city center and wander through the charming cobblestone streets and piazzas.—
Michele Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
23 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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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 3 May. 2026.
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