belvederes

plural of belvedere
as in pavilions
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views a Greek revival belvedere stands majestically on a grassy knoll overlooking the river

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pavilions
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  • On the National Mall this week, Freedom 250 signs pointed visitors toward temporary state pavilions, a Ferris wheel and mobile, transitory history exhibits.
    Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Look closely, and the pavilions really did tell the story of America, if perhaps not quite in the way organizers intended.
    Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026
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“Belvederes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belvederes. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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