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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 Inside are 11 bedrooms and nine bathrooms, along with several living areas, a library, a historic chapel, and a billiard room; outside are expansive terraces and a large swimming pool. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 People have clambered into helicopters from roof terraces and been winched up from the mud left behind by the floodwater, videos posted by the Nepali Army show. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 The home occupies the entire top floor of the high-rise, where more than 2,000 square feet of terraces encircle the residence. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 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 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

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The five-star Palmares Beach Hotel offers up to 20 rooms and suites, many of which have individual balconies with expansive views across the golf course into the Atlantic Ocean, for those seeking a more conventional luxury hotel experience.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Rooms have a breezy coastal look and feel, and some come with ocean views and semi-private balconies.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

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Drowning in decks Outside of pilot purgatory, there’s the drowning-in-decks issue.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Be Mindful of Shared Spaces Cruise ships are filled with places designed to be enjoyed together—from lounges and pool decks to theaters and observation areas.

— Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

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