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Recent Examples of portico
Later that night, at the rehearsal dinner, Ann goes rogue during her toast to make these same points to a portico filled with Kennedys.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Entering under the stately portico off Markham Street, the lobby of Little Rock’s Capital Hotel is glowing.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The one on the south portico has been removed in the latest plan.
—New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Photographs of Hardy and Darc under the portico and inside the main entrance hall are still admired today.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Entering under the stately portico off Markham Street, the lobby of Little Rock’s Capital Hotel is glowing.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The one on the south portico has been removed in the latest plan.
—New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Photographs of Hardy and Darc under the portico and inside the main entrance hall are still admired today.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portico
Noun
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Insider tip When it’s not booked for a private event, the 17th floor has a quiet terrace for sightseeing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Outside, there’s a 50-foot infinity pool, spa, terraces, and a full outdoor kitchen, along with a private basketball court that ties back to the character’s athletic background.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And let’s not get started on neighborhood historic preservation gatekeepers where, say, using the wrong balusters on your porch can set off World War III with your neighbors.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Officers allegedly observed the man, identified as David Erik Wenger of Norwalk, on the porch of the residence, armed with a saw and a knife and bleeding from his hand.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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In addition to the new ballroom, the design plans call for office space, a movie theater, kitchen and a two-story colonnade connecting the facilities to the main White House building.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Portico.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portico. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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