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
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.
—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
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
Stores are set inside quaint-looking houses with porticoes and pastel-colored clapboard sidings.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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
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
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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Even the entry categories are very spacious by city standards and feature a classic décor of Louis XV-style furnishings, sedate color schemes, and (in most) terraces or balconies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The rooms are rustic yet elevated with wooden furniture and large windows, and feature balconies and terraces with garden and beach views.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Amazon acquired Ring in February 2018 in a deal reported to be worth approximately $1 billion, putting its cameras on front porches across the country.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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To give it its due, large sliding doors leading to porches on both the lower and upper levels keep the sightline unencumbered.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Porticoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porticoes. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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