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Recent Examples of pergola
Calimia Home paired dark fencing and a matching pergola with pale furnishings and upholstery to create a polished feel on this backyard patio.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Hanging baskets above seating areas, or trailing plants softening the rafters of a pergola, draw the eye up and make the patio feel cozier and more contained.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Hanging plants above seating areas or along a pergola pulls the eye upward and makes the patio feel more enclosed — the final wall of your outdoor room.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Hang plants above seating areas or along pergolas to draw the eye upward and make the patio feel more enclosed and cozy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Hanging baskets above seating areas, or trailing plants softening the rafters of a pergola, draw the eye up and make the patio feel cozier and more contained.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Hanging plants above seating areas or along a pergola pulls the eye upward and makes the patio feel more enclosed — the final wall of your outdoor room.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Hang plants above seating areas or along pergolas to draw the eye upward and make the patio feel more enclosed and cozy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pergola
Noun
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Carefree, sun-loving vines scramble up posts, rails, trellises, fences, and arbors to reach for the sky.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Worship services were held under a brush arbor until a church was built.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The second major change is that a swath of the roof was removed, creating an expansive courtyard and open-air entrance and lobby area, which feels right for the location and, again, cuts down on the air conditioning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Their plight bears similarities to a leaking roof.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The swings have a black metal frame, black metal swing arms, a fabric canopy and a padded brown seat cushion, the report states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Under a canopy, the ensemble chitchatted about plastic surgery in Hollywood.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The rooms Six elegant bedrooms have wonderful high ceilings and huge shuttered windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Before leaving office, Biden set the ceiling at a hundred and twenty-five thousand.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The children were processed in tents before being taken to emergency shelters run by the Department of Health and Human Services, some of which were criticized by child welfare advocates as having inadequate conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Just about the most-surprising thing that happened during our ordeal was that the wolves came up to our very tent flap every night in spite of the dreadful weather.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
Noun
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This is a satin bower bird from Australia.—
Andy Court,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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At Green-Wood, the interplay of skyline views and shaded bowers, paths curving into woods, and theatrical monuments trying to upstage each other on a hillside all add up to a sense of mystery that has never been diluted.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a presentation about the ordinance, Wright said the Community Development Department has limited capacity to review routine paint and awning material changes, which strains resources.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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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.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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“Pergola.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pergola. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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