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Recent Examples of portico
Define a small front entrance on a large home without a front porch or portico by installing an awning over the front door.
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Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
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.
—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
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Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portico
Noun
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This boutique property from renowned hotelier André Balazs offers contemporary rooms with private terraces.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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On an island where heroism is embedded in everyday acts of hauling vines up terraces, rebuilding after raids, quietly helping strangers in the night, the label itself feels unnecessary.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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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The grand walled Greco-Roman settlement is entered through 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch and includes the Temple of Zeus, the Hippodrome, the Temple of Artemis and the Forum’s oval colonnade of 56 Corinthian columns.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The Commanders’ new stadium, expected to open in 2030, will be a modern tribute to the old RFK Stadium, with a wavy roofline, colonnade exterior and transparent top to give the feel of being outdoors.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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“Portico.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portico. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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