pergolas

plural of pergola

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pergolas
Noun
  • The ice vests are out and the awnings on team buses extended, but there are no plans yet to alter stages, with the exception of Mont Ventoux.
    Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • With its wide front porch, front-facing gables, and custom awnings, this mid-Atlantic style colonial exudes charm.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • While solar roofs are not new, Hongqi’s approach replaces conventional crystalline silicon cells with thin and flexible perovskite photovoltaic materials.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Green roofs can be expensive to install, and researchers have found that not all plants perform well in those conditions.
    Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Don’t let vines climb trees and shrubs; train them to arbors and trellises.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Larger varieties can be trained to fences, arbors, pergolas, and walls.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Specifically, the watch can better track your location when you're surrounded by tall buildings in a big city, through cloud cover, and through tree canopies.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Forest canopies opened, exposing the ground to more sunlight and altering the movement of water through the landscape.
    Regan E. Dunn, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The same store covers equipment, event branding like tents and signage, coach’s gear, and spirit wear, one platform instead of five vendors for a director to manage.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to taste testing at the wine and beer tents, see live performances by musical artists, polka dancers, drone and laser shows.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Meaning a school that had high ceilings that was well ventilated, that had big windows for light and for air to come in, a nice entrance way, that’s something that would look nice.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Set the scene The lobby is a vast, bubble-era set piece—soaring double-height ceilings gridded with geometric lights, warm wood paneling, and a glowing staircase.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Urban bowers also had nearly five times as many decorations as rural ones, averaging 90 items per bower compared to 20 for the rural birds.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The city of Cremona, known for its Stradivari instrument-making, was holding a local festival when the storm hit, causing extensive damage to the pavilions and multiple injuries, according to Francesca Co, director of the city’s emergency services.
    Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • There is seating in and around the splash pad, including picnic tables and pavilions, as well as restrooms and outdoor showers, according to the release.
    Christina Hall, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Pergolas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pergolas. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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