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Recent Examples of balustrade
And the staircase, with its intricate carvings of flowers, gargoyles, and swans all across the balustrade, took my breath away.
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Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Seven levels of the gallery rise around a central staircase of frosted glass and ornate brass balustrades that seem to float upward, and a glass modern elevator that blends modern with classical chic.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The winning design for a new memorial honoring the United Kingdom's longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, will feature a bridge with a jewel-like translucent balustrade, reminiscent of the queen's wedding tiara.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 24 June 2025
Earlier, Leo led the Christmas Day Mass from the central altar beneath the balustrade of St. Peter's Basilica, adorned with floral garlands and clusters of red poinsettias.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Seven levels of the gallery rise around a central staircase of frosted glass and ornate brass balustrades that seem to float upward, and a glass modern elevator that blends modern with classical chic.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The winning design for a new memorial honoring the United Kingdom's longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, will feature a bridge with a jewel-like translucent balustrade, reminiscent of the queen's wedding tiara.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 24 June 2025
Earlier, Leo led the Christmas Day Mass from the central altar beneath the balustrade of St. Peter's Basilica, adorned with floral garlands and clusters of red poinsettias.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balustrade
Noun
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During a recent walkthrough, LED strips waited to be programmed beneath balcony railings, bars remained wrapped for protection.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The best way not to miss them is to start with the railings when wiping, letting the dust fall naturally, and then move on to the living room surfaces.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For Nabil, the core issue is the need for connected rails that let all participants in the prescription ecosystem move in harmony.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Downtown San Jose Valley Transportation Authority light rail trains headed to Levi’s Stadium from downtown San Jose are already packed, despite running three-car trains every 10 to 20 minutes.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Balustrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balustrade. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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