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Recent Examples of porte cochere
There’s a three-story turret, a front porch the size of some one-bedrooms, and a private driveway (with a porte cochere, no less).
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Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
13 Jan. 2026
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
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Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
13 Jan. 2026
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.
—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porte cochere
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In the aftermath of the collapse, victims’ families and injured survivors filed lawsuits against the property owner, manager, porch contractor and the city, the last of which a state appellate court ruled could not be held liable.
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Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
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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.
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When school is out, life shifts into the piazza and the streets.
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When you’re finished and back outside in hot Roman streets, tie the accessory to your bag for a little pizzazz in the piazza.
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The estate sits on nearly half an acre of landscaped grounds, with a covered veranda overlooking formal lawns, a pond, and a vegetable garden, as well as—an uncommon feature for the area—a 41-foot heated swimming pool.
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The newer Oceania Vista and Oceania Allura offer concierge-level single accommodations; these feature larger verandas and concierge lounge access (the latter another way to meet fellow voyagers).
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Vows were exchanged on their stoop, and the couple leaned on the hood of a car to listen to the speeches.
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Swiping through the rest of the personal snapshots, the sisters are seen over the years enjoying ice cream cones on a New York City stoop, hugging, sharing a swing, practicing ballet, and posing with their famous mother backstage at Cinderella on Broadway.
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Inside was a formal entryway and a lanai—oh how Williams loved light—a stone fireplace, and a breakfast nook.
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These rooms are larger and more contemporary, and each includes an ocean view and a private lanai.
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“Porte cochere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porte%20cochere. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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