peristyles

plural of peristyle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for peristyles
Noun
  • The entire complex is completely devoid of corners, featuring a design that reflects traditional Chinese architecture, the type found in Beijing’s hutongs, where connected courtyards create a maze of open spaces.
    Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cat-friendly units boast private garages and balconies and patios, while some apartments feature large patios and vaulted ceilings.
    Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • There’s also an abundance of ponds, patios, pathways and a flowing stream that cascades through the house, a news release says.
    TJ Macias September 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Their agitation was so severe that the lizards even attempted to escape their enclosures.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Inside, all of animal ambassadors, from the bunnies to the birds to the lizards and snakes, all have new safe and spacious enclosures with lots of enrichment.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Last week against Indiana State, Mendoza completed 19 of 20 passes for 270 yards.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Lamb finished with nine catches for 112 yards, while Pickens had five catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.
    Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Peristyles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peristyles. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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