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Recent Examples of porte cochere
In addition to the Blumhouse Space, the venue will feature a 1,000-seat theater for film premieres, screenings, events, and concerts, 64 new luxury rooms for the hotel, a new lobby, a new porte cochere and more.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Sitting on ocean cliffs, Ocean House is fronted by a porte cochere that leads into a double-height lobby finished with limestone and oak millwork.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
The Fontainebleau’s porte cochere rises from the place where Thomas Hull opened El Rancho, the first casino complex on Highway 91, which connected Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
This starts with the private porte cochere, which serves as a peaceful transition point between Midtown and the world of the building.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Sitting on ocean cliffs, Ocean House is fronted by a porte cochere that leads into a double-height lobby finished with limestone and oak millwork.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
The Fontainebleau’s porte cochere rises from the place where Thomas Hull opened El Rancho, the first casino complex on Highway 91, which connected Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
This starts with the private porte cochere, which serves as a peaceful transition point between Midtown and the world of the building.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porte cochere
Noun
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Leaving porch lights on overnight can also have potential negative impacts on nature, confusing them and disrupting their natural behaviors, Harshbarger says.—
Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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The heaviest damage was concentrated in the front porch area of the house, and investigators have identified several possible factors that may have contributed to the accidental fire, but the cause remains undetermined at this time, Lo said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Yes, modern designs can incorporate privacy solutions and cozy elements to create a comfortable and relaxing sleeping porch space within current design standards.—
Maggie Burch,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Its 43 rooms capture turn-of-the-20th-century class, and some of the eight cabins have twin beds in sleeping porches.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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No doubt the mayor and his guests will stroll along many a piazza and indulge in a healthy helping of cacio e pepe and gelato.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Start your day at Porto Vecchio harbor, where fishermen sell their morning’s catch, then wander through charming piazzas and courtyards, visiting landmarks like the Basilica di San Nicola and the Swabian castle on your way.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Built in the early 1980s, the three-level residence at 5295 Gulf Place spans 3,721 square feet, with vaulted ceilings, open entertaining areas, sunlit verandas, five bedrooms and a primary suite with en suite bath.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The deck is also home to a rooftop area—unusual in a yacht in this category—that acts as an owner’s haven, while a dining room is sat within a veranda with prime views of the sea.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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On the morning of July 15, 1992, 24-year-old British mother Rachel Nickell and her two-year-old son Alex Hanscombe stood on the stoop of their home and waved goodbye to Rachel’s partner and Alex’s father, André Hanscombe.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2026
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Set on a sunny stoop and water when the soil dries.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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These rooms are larger and more contemporary, and each includes an ocean view and a private lanai.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The lanai isn’t the only something extra the house comes with.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Porte cochere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porte%20cochere. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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