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Surveillance footage from the plaza showed a black Chevrolet Trax with a rear window sticker circling the lot around 7 p.m., police said.
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Michael Moore Jr., Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Purdy put his reporter’s hat back on and dug up that the 38 S. Fifth St. house — which would have sat in the plaza just south of the city council chambers — was demolished after an arson fire damaged it beyond repair.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
San Francisco’s Union Square was the top choice and was set for a February unveiling, but concerns about the 32,000-pound statue cracking the plaza’s tiles prompted the move east to the Embarcadero.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
For the downtown Harmony Square event plaza, which is expected to be ready later this year, the new budget anticipates spending of $1.3 million, with about $750,000 earmarked for programs and special events.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Michael Moore Jr., Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Purdy put his reporter’s hat back on and dug up that the 38 S. Fifth St. house — which would have sat in the plaza just south of the city council chambers — was demolished after an arson fire damaged it beyond repair.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
San Francisco’s Union Square was the top choice and was set for a February unveiling, but concerns about the 32,000-pound statue cracking the plaza’s tiles prompted the move east to the Embarcadero.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
For the downtown Harmony Square event plaza, which is expected to be ready later this year, the new budget anticipates spending of $1.3 million, with about $750,000 earmarked for programs and special events.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaza
Noun
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At about noon, the 88-year-old pontiff arrived appeared on the balcony on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica, overlooking the square filled with crowds who had attended the Easter mass, which had just ended.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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This square can spark clashes between the need for stability (Taurus) and the desire for bold self-expression (Leo).—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What had once been an airy hospital atrium was now a tangle of rebar and pulverized concrete.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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In addition to enlarging the atrium, which houses Starbucks and is a hub of activity, the cruise line removed a retail store from its seventh deck, which opened up much more seating in front of expansive windows.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On the morning of my visit, the sunken forecourt of the Basilica of Santa Pudenziana, at the edge of Rome’s trendy Monti neighborhood, was crisscrossed with nets and echoing with shouts.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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After changing into his new red race suit in Enzo Ferrari’s house, Hamilton walked over to the simple garage setup next to the track, no bigger than a gas station forecourt (and branded like one, thanks to team partner Shell) and was greeted by his team.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The cold room consists of a peristyle or porticoed court that is 10 meters (33 feet) long and 10 meters wide, with a large pool at the center.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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The cold room consists of a peristyle or porticoed court that is 10 meters (33 feet) long and 10 meters wide, with a large pool at the center.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Organizers quickly shifted gears and moved its karaoke night to the sumptuous presidential suite of the Cheval Blanc hotel, which boasts a wraparound terrace, private pool, projection room, several bedrooms, gym facilities and more.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Brandon Larson - Clarity Northwest Photography The lower-level entertainment room spills onto a large terrace.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The North End property boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful balconies, and a lush courtyard with an outdoor spa.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Makeshift tents fill the crammed courtyard, the solid edifice of the church overlooking the flimsy havens.—
CNN’s Abeer Salman and Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Plaza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaza. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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