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Recent Examples of portico
Hoban supervised construction of the porticoes on the north and south sides of the building that Latrobe originally designed in 1807.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Five years later, President Andrew Jackson ordered a similar portico built on the north entrance, complete with large columns.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
Past a circular motor court, a host of elegant design features present themselves, from its stone and limestone facade, where a towering arched doorway tucked into a portico embellished with Corinthian columns makes for a grand entrance to the home, to its mansard roof.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Five years later, President Andrew Jackson ordered a similar portico built on the north entrance, complete with large columns.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
The dilapidated wooden trim and sagging porticos were spruced up a few years ago after preservationists complained to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the upstairs windows reveal glimpses of peeling paint, crumbling plaster, and collapsing ceilings inside.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
Past a circular motor court, a host of elegant design features present themselves, from its stone and limestone facade, where a towering arched doorway tucked into a portico embellished with Corinthian columns makes for a grand entrance to the home, to its mansard roof.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portico
Noun
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The breezy lobby terrace is ideal for sitting back with a book and losing track of time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant has an outdoor terrace and a menu of local beer, cocktails, and casual fare like nachos and pizza.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Drops of her blood were found on the front porch, but authorities haven’t publicly revealed much evidence.—
John Seewer,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Neighbor Andrea Morgan heard Gifford's screams and rushed to her front porch.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Out front, a graveled motor court borders a colonnade entryway and an attached two-car garage tucked off to the side.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The plans also include a new colonnade, giving access from the East Room to the ballroom, as well as a new White House theater.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Portico.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portico. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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