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Recent Examples of porte cochere
The concrete columns form a porte cochere, where owners drive through to a basement garage (spaces are $200,000) and take an elevator straight to their floors, avoiding the neighborhood entirely.
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2023
Thanks to the nature reserves, the property feels more like 15 acres, with immaculate landscaping and a custom drive-through porte cochere.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 May 2023
Led by renowned design firms Rockwell Group and Hart Howerton, the renovation updated the veranda and porte cochere, the grand lobby, guest rooms, ballrooms, and the on-site restaurants.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
Landscape architect Janice Parker carefully considered how this area would be viewed from the back of the home, particularly as one passes through the porte cochere.
—Owen Holmes, House Beautiful, 23 Mar. 2023
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2023
Thanks to the nature reserves, the property feels more like 15 acres, with immaculate landscaping and a custom drive-through porte cochere.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 May 2023
Led by renowned design firms Rockwell Group and Hart Howerton, the renovation updated the veranda and porte cochere, the grand lobby, guest rooms, ballrooms, and the on-site restaurants.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
Landscape architect Janice Parker carefully considered how this area would be viewed from the back of the home, particularly as one passes through the porte cochere.
—Owen Holmes, House Beautiful, 23 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porte cochere
Noun
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After a report on a meeting of Bath County supervisors, in 2017, someone dumped manure in front of the local station’s porch, twice.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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When Fort Worth campuses were closed during the COVID pandemic, Bennett, who lives near the school, tutored Briscoe students on her front porch.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Split breathes through Diocletian’s Palace—its Roman columns framing lively piazzas shaded by palms and centuries-old walls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Each evening, a wine and cheese hour invites you to unwind on the piazza or in the parlor.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Abu Sayed's elderly parents sit quietly on the veranda, staring at the deluge, their minds seemingly elsewhere.—
Shamim Chowdhury,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
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The rooftop veranda is a top spot for yoga classes and happy hour.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Highlights include a media room and a sleeping porch, along with a spacious fireside living room topped with a statement chandelier.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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This home has three bedrooms and a sleeping porch, two and a half bathrooms, a fireplace, a lawn, and deck.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2025
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Season one ends with Chris sitting on his stoop, pondering the complexity of life, next to the ghost of his racist dad, Auggie (Robert Patrick) (it’s inferred that the guy will be hanging around like an acerbic Obi-Wan Kenobi in season 2).—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
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The other Knicks fan attempted to pull Funke off of his friend, but ended up cutting his leg against the patio's stoop, according to court documents.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
27 May 2025
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Grab a slice of cheesecake and head to your nearest lanai — here's what to know about the milestone anniversary.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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An airy lanai, an essential feature of Hawaiian residences for gathering with friends and family, trails alongside the pool and hot tub, which are flanked by an abundance of palm trees, croton plants, and other tropical foliage.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Porte cochere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porte%20cochere. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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