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terraces

noun

plural of terrace

as in balconies

a flat roofless structure attached to a building from their terraces residents of the high-rise have panoramic views of the city

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Recent Examples of terraces There are also community rooms, courtyards and terraces to promote socializing. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Some have balconies or terraces, but all the residences come with small kitchens, while the hotel rooms have pantries, a wine fridge, a Nespresso machine, and a fridge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 An island that is often pigeonholed to infinity pools and rice-paddy views, the tropical destination is also home to working rice terraces still farmed by hand, daily temple offerings, and craft traditions passed down over generations. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 More than two acres surround the house, with formal gardens, terraces, a tennis court, and a swimming pool with pool house. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 Aren Elliott Restoring Terasaka’s rice terraces In nearby Yokoze, sustainable tourism means something completely different. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 From secluded rocky coves to glamorous high-end terraces, here are the coast’s finest stabilimenti in which to celebrate the height of the Mediterranean summer. — Catherine Fairweather, Air Mail, 15 Aug. 2026 Nestled in the Yungas forest, the museum features wide terraces overlooking the city. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Aug. 2026 That’s exemplified by the expansive outdoor terraces and balconies that appear to hang over the bustling Beltline Eastside Trail. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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Each is generously spacious with cloud-like beds and pretty balconies that overlook the sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Because the ceremony was held in the Garden Courtyard, hotel guests in lawn-facing rooms were able to watch the celebration from their balconies.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

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Teachers regularly build notebooks containing sources, study guides, quizzes, flashcards, slide decks, Audio Overviews and Video Overviews.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Remove any large groupings of plants like saw palmetto, yaupon, wax myrtle and gallberry, especially if the plants are close to the home, adjacent decks or porches or under eaves or overhangs.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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