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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At its center was a 7,237-square-foot Arts and Crafts-style residence with seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, along with a private theater, library, massage room, and expansive ocean-facing terraces.
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Many feature private gardens, terraces, or balconies with boundless views of Ibiza’s staggering natural bounty, while five deluxe suites boast private pools.
Noun
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At just under 2 feet wide, the compact table is the perfect size for smaller patios, porches, and garden nooks where space is at a premium.
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Color, texture, and form are key visual considerations when choosing plants for porches, patios, or other outdoor spaces.
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“Porticoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porticoes. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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