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Recent Examples of portico
American flags and the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom, lined the steps leading to the portico balcony of the White House.
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The two couples greeted each other at the South Portico of the White House, a neoclassical, two-story portico with a grand double staircase overlooking the South Lawn.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Its Edwardian façade and lantern-like corner portico have been carefully restored, a pleasing contrast to the immersive, maximalist interiors that 25hours pulls off so well.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The architect revised plans slightly since the last commission meeting, removing stairs that would have extended from the ballroom’s south portico.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The two couples greeted each other at the South Portico of the White House, a neoclassical, two-story portico with a grand double staircase overlooking the South Lawn.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Its Edwardian façade and lantern-like corner portico have been carefully restored, a pleasing contrast to the immersive, maximalist interiors that 25hours pulls off so well.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The architect revised plans slightly since the last commission meeting, removing stairs that would have extended from the ballroom’s south portico.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portico
Noun
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Don't miss the lemon granita at Da Alfredo in Lingua, dinner on the waterfront terrace of Porto Bello, and a stay at the luxe Capofaro Resort.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The rooms Called casitas, the standard rooms here are closer in size to suites in other hotels—they're 925 square feet—and each one comes with airy outdoor terraces or patios populated with comfy daybeds and lounge chairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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If your porch is sunny during the hottest part of the day, no problem.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Ask for help removing ice on your walkways and porch steps during the winter.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Wander the cobblestone promenades, watch lively street performers, and navigate the famous food colonnade to sample iconic local eats before heading out to the nearby Boston Harbor waterfront.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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From there, the living room centers on a stone fireplace with a curving brick surround, while the formal dining room opens to an arched colonnade and a central brick courtyard.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Portico.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portico. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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