Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porte cocheres
Noun
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Leaving Cobwebs In Corners Even the cleanest porches tend to collect a few cobwebs over time, especially in isolated corners, along ceilings, and around railings.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Bridges on the trail include porches so visitors can pause and admire views without impeding others passing through.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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My neighbors had shovelled their stoops.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The restaurant is named after the English word for bangla or a single-story home, coined during India’s colonial past to indicate a particular style of house that included spacious verandahs, overhanging roofs, and large gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Garden District is one of those areas that floats between yesterday and tomorrow, where Greek- and Italianate-style homes adorned with ornate cast iron and sweeping verandas provide shade for people watching and respite from the commercial center.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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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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Ogunquit, Maine Ogunquit boasts miles of sandy beaches, a seaside cliff walk, and a quaint, walkable village with shops, restaurants, and art galleries.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Doric columns lend a sense of timeless elegance, the original chandelier still hangs from the embellished coffered ceiling, and two mezzanine library galleries overlook the room from either end—but the real showstopper is the art.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Porte cocheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porte%20cocheres. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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