as in kiosks
a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views
the park's pavilions may be rented for wedding receptions and other social gatherings
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Recent Examples of pavilions
In addition to its 144 campsites, per the park’s website, amenities include two swimming pools, picnic areas, playgrounds, pavilions, a boat launch, tennis and basketball courts, and an amphitheater.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Engage at pavilions representing each state, with performances, demonstrations, contests, and showcases featured.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Hue, Vietnam Ornate palaces, pavilions, statues and royal tombs are waiting to be explored in Hue.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
But for all the protest that attended the Biennale’s opening—with as many as 100 artists in the main exhibition and national pavilions protesting the inclusion of the Israeli Pavilion—the most direct treatments of the conflict remained outside the Biennale’s gates.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
In solidarity with the resignation of the entire 2026 Venice Biennale voting jury, fifty-four individual artists and twenty-two teams affiliated with national pavilions have now withdrawn from consideration for the Visitors’ Lion awards.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 May 2026
The national pavilions made a comeback in 1976.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 9 May 2026
More than half a million people are expected to visit the monumental international art fair over the next six months to see the work of over 100 artists and 99 nations, spread across 31 permanent national pavilions and a series of other exhibition spaces.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Geopolitical tensions spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition, which opens its most chaotic and contested edition in memory Saturday with no Golden Lions after the jury quit in protest of Israel’s and Russia’s participation and loud protests outside their pavilions.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Engage at pavilions representing each state, with performances, demonstrations, contests, and showcases featured.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Hue, Vietnam Ornate palaces, pavilions, statues and royal tombs are waiting to be explored in Hue.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
But for all the protest that attended the Biennale’s opening—with as many as 100 artists in the main exhibition and national pavilions protesting the inclusion of the Israeli Pavilion—the most direct treatments of the conflict remained outside the Biennale’s gates.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
In solidarity with the resignation of the entire 2026 Venice Biennale voting jury, fifty-four individual artists and twenty-two teams affiliated with national pavilions have now withdrawn from consideration for the Visitors’ Lion awards.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 May 2026
The national pavilions made a comeback in 1976.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 9 May 2026
More than half a million people are expected to visit the monumental international art fair over the next six months to see the work of over 100 artists and 99 nations, spread across 31 permanent national pavilions and a series of other exhibition spaces.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Geopolitical tensions spilled over into the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition, which opens its most chaotic and contested edition in memory Saturday with no Golden Lions after the jury quit in protest of Israel’s and Russia’s participation and loud protests outside their pavilions.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pavilions
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But recent days have seen the ominous appearance of public gun kiosks, where civilians are being offered basic lessons in using weapons – a sign of how the hardening Iranian authorities are readying people for further conflict.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Parking permits are required and can be purchased at kiosks in each of the beach parking lots for one, three, or seven days.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Which is an observation as illuminating as one about gambling taking place in casinos.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The law's current language lists exceptions to the ban on forms of gambling that have been on the books and regulated by the state for years, like lottery sales, horse betting and casinos.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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“Pavilions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pavilions. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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