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also bannisters
as in railings
a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports
a much-needed new banister for the rickety staircase
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Recent Examples of banisters
Ornate banisters and molding customary of the baronial style lay the groundwork, while decor additions like an antique globe bar cart with a compass design on its base provide thoughtful nods that only eagle-eyed fans may notice.
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Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Shackles hang from the banisters so visitors to the church can picture how these people were chained together.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Extendable or telescoping hoses are great for reaching high-up spots, like banisters and beams.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Here, staircases are lined with Red Alder banisters and paintings by Canadian artist Fred Peters.
—Jennie Nunn, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
That religious practice would lead to the famous Shaker aesthetics, most notably seen in furniture, but also wooden boxes, staircases, banisters, and architecture.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Hang them around a fireplace, doorframe, stairs, tabletops, and banisters for an ideal autumnal atmosphere.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Shackles hang from the banisters so visitors to the church can picture how these people were chained together.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Extendable or telescoping hoses are great for reaching high-up spots, like banisters and beams.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Here, staircases are lined with Red Alder banisters and paintings by Canadian artist Fred Peters.
—Jennie Nunn, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
That religious practice would lead to the famous Shaker aesthetics, most notably seen in furniture, but also wooden boxes, staircases, banisters, and architecture.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Hang them around a fireplace, doorframe, stairs, tabletops, and banisters for an ideal autumnal atmosphere.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banisters
Noun
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The pier stretches into the Pacific as fisherman perch from its railings.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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When the bridge reopens, there will be railings to separate motorists and pedestrians and an improved pedestrian crossing heading east to make the trail safer.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beijing is also advancing railgun technology, a type of electromagnetic weapon that propels projectiles along a pair of parallel rails at extreme speeds, while promising higher velocity and longer range than conventional guns, potentially transforming naval and land-based combat.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hersheypark made headlines last summer when a lost boy wandering a monorail line above a crowd was rescued by a park visitor who climbed onto a building and jumped onto the rails.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Banisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banisters. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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