variants
or porticos
as in terraces
formal
a row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building
Entry to the mansion is through a lavish portico.
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Recent Examples of porticoes
But even without Trump ordering up porticoes and colonnades, the architects would likely have looked backward to look forward.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
The exhibition is housed in the porticoes of the Palestra Grande, located opposite the Amphitheatre.
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ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Bologna’s intricate porticos are an integral part of the city’s architectural heritage and identity.
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Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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
Stores are set inside quaint-looking houses with porticoes and pastel-colored clapboard sidings.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
The exhibition is housed in the porticoes of the Palestra Grande, located opposite the Amphitheatre.
—
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Bologna’s intricate porticos are an integral part of the city’s architectural heritage and identity.
—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Hoban supervised construction of the porticoes on the north and south sides of the building that Latrobe originally designed in 1807.
—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Stores are set inside quaint-looking houses with porticoes and pastel-colored clapboard sidings.
—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porticoes
Noun
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Every roof is doing something — most of the roofs are terraces, while two are set aside for solar panels.
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Blending original Balinese woodwork, stonework and artwork with modern amenities and Panamanian spa treatments and genuine hospitality, La Coralina offers luxury rooms with private terraces and villas with private plunge pools.
Noun
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Pay special attention to areas where porches, decks, and foundations meet the ground.
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Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
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“Porticoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porticoes. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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