alfresco 1 of 2

as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air during the summer months, the theater company puts on a series of alfresco performances

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alfresco

2 of 2

adverb

as in outside
in or into the open air the restaurant's shaded terrace is highly recommended for those seeking to dine alfresco

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
  • The English countryside is brimming with historic estates and centuries-old castles apt for myriad outdoor pursuits from tennis and swimming to horseback riding and hunting.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The episode opens with Goodman describing an afternoon in 1520, as the kings of England and France meet at a lavish outdoor summit, complete with jousting, attended by twelve thousand revellers.
    Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Oliver Miller’s evocative cinematography is an invaluable asset, during both scenes set outside in wintery locations and the claustrophobic interior of Hegel’s mansion.
    Joe Leydon, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The big picture: Interest in gardening exploded during the pandemic, when people isolated in their homes sought refuge outside, and signals suggest it's remained high since.
    Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Anna Fiorentino is a storyteller focused on outdoors, adventure, and travel.
    Anna Fiorentino, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
  • It’s been in our family for decades and is a working ranch so everything relates back to the outdoors and surrounding landscapes.
    Danielle Corona, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Outfielder Austin Slater is out two to three weeks with a left oblique strain suffered Monday.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
  • There’s so much out there already that is just genre that’s available on all the platforms.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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