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Recent Examples of plaza
The ban on public smoking, which took effect on January 27, includes roads, parks, plazas and other public places and applies not only to cigarettes, but also to vapes.
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Lilit Marcus, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Soon, the site may become affordable housing that includes both a public plaza and displays acknowledging the deadly Knickerbocker collapse.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
By mid-afternoon on Jan. 11, the view from the plaza outside of AMC Century City was a grim reminder of the looming Palisades Fire and its advance on different fronts.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Two hours after the news broke, Israeli volunteers in Hostage Square—the Tel Aviv plaza that has become a de facto encampment for hostage vigils, installations, and demonstrations—looked relieved but strained.
—Dahlia Scheindlin / Tel Aviv, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Lilit Marcus, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Soon, the site may become affordable housing that includes both a public plaza and displays acknowledging the deadly Knickerbocker collapse.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
By mid-afternoon on Jan. 11, the view from the plaza outside of AMC Century City was a grim reminder of the looming Palisades Fire and its advance on different fronts.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Two hours after the news broke, Israeli volunteers in Hostage Square—the Tel Aviv plaza that has become a de facto encampment for hostage vigils, installations, and demonstrations—looked relieved but strained.
—Dahlia Scheindlin / Tel Aviv, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaza
Noun
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Congressional Democrats will continue to hold Musk accountable in committee hearings, in the courts and in the public square.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
18 Feb. 2025
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From the balconies of the apartments surrounding the squares, villagers marveled at the spectacle in front of them, dancing along with traditional tunes.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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The night began beneath the building's soaring atrium, where a large-scale Richard Serra sculpture commanded the space.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Still, no one in the grand building — with its ornate ironwork and soaring atrium — seemed ready to let Sharon go.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2025
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Fittingly, it is located in the forecourt of Rod Laver Arena, adjacent to a statue of late promoter Michael Gudinski.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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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
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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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And for the next two nights, the Coliseum’s peristyle will be illuminated in blue light.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Oct. 2024
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Logistical aspects such as renting terrace space to get the best camera angles of St. Peters’ Square in the event of a papal funeral — which draws a huge gathering of world leaders, prelates and ordinary Catholics — have long been taken care of, according to several sources.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Berkus was tapped to design the seven-story building, which includes eight luxury residences, a chic lobby, rooftop terrace, and fitness studio.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Renditions of those melancholic hymns, which often told of homesickness and heartbreak, played from a speaker in the courtyard.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Sonya Bertolino/Compass A water fountain is featured within a shaded courtyard that faces the street.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Plaza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaza. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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