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Recent Examples of arbors
Trellises and arbors supporting vines also contribute to a sense of intimacy and seclusion.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
This backyard takes a more elaborate approach with a series of arbors wrapped in string lights leading the way to the firepit area.
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Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Arched garden arbors provide a timeless and whimsical flair to a yard.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Trellises, obelisks and arbors add a dimension that plantings alone cannot achieve.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
The Garden Conservancy advised on a second restoration of key garden elements in 2008 including the pergola, arbors, and pond.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Everything runs at a slow Mediterranean pulse, a rhythm to which metal is hammered, looms drawn, and carpets unrolled in the quiet medina, where only the sparrows flitting between arbors of vines seem rushed.
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Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Aug. 2023
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
This backyard takes a more elaborate approach with a series of arbors wrapped in string lights leading the way to the firepit area.
—
Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Arched garden arbors provide a timeless and whimsical flair to a yard.
—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Trellises, obelisks and arbors add a dimension that plantings alone cannot achieve.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
The Garden Conservancy advised on a second restoration of key garden elements in 2008 including the pergola, arbors, and pond.
—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Everything runs at a slow Mediterranean pulse, a rhythm to which metal is hammered, looms drawn, and carpets unrolled in the quiet medina, where only the sparrows flitting between arbors of vines seem rushed.
—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbors
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Fourth of July Camping Deals With markdowns on functional tents, sleeping bags, and rechargeable lanterns, there’s no better time to snag camping essentials.
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Thunder and torrential rain just before Holy Communion forced the ceremony to pause, sending those without umbrellas or ponchos seeking shelter beneath tents.
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The events, located in the heart of the country's largest city at the start of the Fourth of July weekend, are expected to be highly secure affairs, with road closures, tents and canopies to keep the nuptials private and safe.
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No canopies allowed, but bring blankets and chairs for fireworks viewing.
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The lucky ones have shutters or awnings, but others must climb stepladders to hang sheets or tablecloths from windows.
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There are also several design iterations, like options with awnings over the front door or skylights, as well as different materials, including cotton.
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Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
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The heat wave sweeping across the country will hit several World Cup locations, including New Jersey, Kansas City, and Philadelphia, where stadiums lack roofs and air-conditioning.
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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.
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Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
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The heat domes tend to form where the jet stream turns northward, moving up and over the dome itself and leading to strong flows of hot air from the south to the north near the Earth’s surface.
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Video showed people running and several areas inside the airport covered in rubble and dust, with damaged ceilings.
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The all-white, open-concept interiors showcase high ceilings, tile and wide-plank oak floors, and infrastructure for a future elevator.
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Beverage pavilions will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
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Stretching across a large swath of the National Mall, the fair has dozens of pavilions for 56 states and territories and numerous executive-branch departments, in addition to a Ferris wheel, a rodeo, and other displays from companies and organizations, many of them Trump-aligned.
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“Arbors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbors. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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