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
It was likely built on limestone piers, with a tall roof and grand porches.
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Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
From fall tailgates and church potlucks to Southern porches and summertime sandwiches, pimiento cheese is a beloved Southern staple.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Electric snow blowers are corded and good for clearing light to moderate snow off patios, porches, walkways, and small-to-medium-size driveways.
—Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Choose between a variety of styles ranging from cozy log cabins to chalet-esque lodges, with luxe perks like wood-burning fireplaces, scenic porches and terraces, and even private pools.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Social media was filling up with the tag #sticksoutforRI, and photos of hockey sticks on front porches.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
George Oliver 3-Piece Bistro Set Ideal for small spaces like patios, balconies, or porches, George Oliver’s three-piece bistro set creates a new spot to hang out while adding a cheerful pop of color.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Bearskin rugs, private lake views, wood-burning fireplaces, and wraparound porches fit with rustic rocking chairs are just a few of the farmhouse-chic touches guests can indulge in during their stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Others complained about a lack of mail delivery as USPS asks residents to clear paths to their mailboxes and front porches.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
From fall tailgates and church potlucks to Southern porches and summertime sandwiches, pimiento cheese is a beloved Southern staple.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Electric snow blowers are corded and good for clearing light to moderate snow off patios, porches, walkways, and small-to-medium-size driveways.
—Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Choose between a variety of styles ranging from cozy log cabins to chalet-esque lodges, with luxe perks like wood-burning fireplaces, scenic porches and terraces, and even private pools.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Social media was filling up with the tag #sticksoutforRI, and photos of hockey sticks on front porches.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
George Oliver 3-Piece Bistro Set Ideal for small spaces like patios, balconies, or porches, George Oliver’s three-piece bistro set creates a new spot to hang out while adding a cheerful pop of color.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Bearskin rugs, private lake views, wood-burning fireplaces, and wraparound porches fit with rustic rocking chairs are just a few of the farmhouse-chic touches guests can indulge in during their stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Others complained about a lack of mail delivery as USPS asks residents to clear paths to their mailboxes and front porches.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porches
Noun
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As the last rusty leaves fell from the trees in the parks and historic piazzas, the birds swooped down, rummaging and pecking and shaking their feathers, then flew off again with quivers of delight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Europe is packed with these urban oases, and along with a taste for lattes and tapas, Americans are increasingly hungry for Italian piazzas, Spanish plazas, French places, and similar squares around the globe.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Its flat, walkable, and bikeable center is located inside medieval walls, and residents are protected from the elements by miles of decorative porticoes.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hoban supervised construction of the porticoes on the north and south sides of the building that Latrobe originally designed in 1807.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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My neighbors had shovelled their stoops.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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Which means if there’s more than two inches of snow on the ground, a merry band of Aurora volunteers spread out across neighborhoods to help seniors clear their sidewalks, stoops and driveways.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The two new buildings have cozy rooms and verandas that are open and breezy, but coherent with the larger property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The tranquil grounds feature a stone infinity pool, koi pond, gazebo and multiple sundecks that look out over the water, and all four bedrooms have private verandas.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Porches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porches. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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