Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porte cocheres
Noun
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Slowly, as historic Art Deco buildings are renovated, Ocean Drive’s porches are filling up with colorful cafe umbrellas and youthful crowds.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026 -
It was likely built on limestone piers, with a tall roof and grand porches.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 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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Vaca cited the plans for art galleries and artist housing as a unique feature, and said the proposal for a dining plaza is another.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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History buffs can explore forts, museums, and historic homes, while art aficionados discover vibrant street murals, world-class collections, and intimate galleries tucked away in seaside towns.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Porte cocheres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porte%20cocheres. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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