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Recent Examples of porte cochere
Led by renowned design firms Rockwell Group and Hart Howerton, the renovation updated the veranda and porte cochere, the grand lobby, guest rooms, ballrooms, and the on-site restaurants.
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Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
Landscape architect Janice Parker carefully considered how this area would be viewed from the back of the home, particularly as one passes through the porte cochere.
—Owen Holmes, House Beautiful, 23 Mar. 2023
The midday Muzak at the stately porte cochere of the Wynn casino was disrupted first by the wheezing of a dying car engine, then the whirl of a siren, then two doors clanking open as a pair of men in retro police costumes stepped out of a 2007 Dodge Charger.
—Rob Copeland, WSJ, 7 Apr. 2022
There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms (plus a pair of powder rooms)—along with a private elevator, dedicated porte cochere and ceilings that soar upwards of 11 feet from the floor.
—Dckaufman, Robb Report, 27 July 2022
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Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
Landscape architect Janice Parker carefully considered how this area would be viewed from the back of the home, particularly as one passes through the porte cochere.
—Owen Holmes, House Beautiful, 23 Mar. 2023
The midday Muzak at the stately porte cochere of the Wynn casino was disrupted first by the wheezing of a dying car engine, then the whirl of a siren, then two doors clanking open as a pair of men in retro police costumes stepped out of a 2007 Dodge Charger.
—Rob Copeland, WSJ, 7 Apr. 2022
There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms (plus a pair of powder rooms)—along with a private elevator, dedicated porte cochere and ceilings that soar upwards of 11 feet from the floor.
—Dckaufman, Robb Report, 27 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porte cochere
Noun
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According to Josef, a preliminary investigation determined that the incident started inside the residence and continued outside onto the front porch of the home.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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The rooftop balcony was built in lieu of a front porch because of the violence in the neighborhood, Williams said.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the old town, the Basilica of St Nicolo is both a Catholic church and - on a lower level - an Orthodox church - surrounded by a perfect piazza, ringed round by wine bars and hole-in-the-wall restaurants.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The collection also features an oil painting of a piazza by the artist Giorgio de Chirico, who was a major influence on the Surrealist movement.—
Ella Feldman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Dec. 2024
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Large verandas and floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views of the lush tropical gardens, volcanic landscapes, and glimpses of Borobudur at sunrise.—
Jennifer Lee,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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Last year, Celebrity Cruises, which is also part of the Royal Caribbean Group, similarly increased tips and now charges $18 for inside, oceanview, and veranda staterooms, $19 for Concierge and AquaClass staterooms, and $23 for travelers in The Retreat.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Oct. 2024
Noun
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My parents’ house originally had two sleeping porches, both upstairs, one east and one west.—
David Owen,
The New Yorker,
27 July 2024
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Residential builders soon caught on, and by the early 1900s, sleeping porches were appearing in homes from Minneapolis to Brooklyn, New York.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 July 2024
Noun
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This home’s front stoop is painted blue, and the front door opens directly to the living room.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission approved an application from Barbara Lorber, the apartment's resident since 1978, to install an iron gate in the hopes of keeping fans off the stoop.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Guests can choose one of the resort’s 66 rooms, suites, or a one- or two-bedroom residence with a full kitchen and private lanai.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Not only are there two bedrooms and one bathroom, there’s a lanai, dedicated laundry area, garage, and exterior parking.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Porte cochere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porte%20cochere. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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