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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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Things are so grim that even a lion has taken refuge on the Dutton porch (more on that animal later).—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2025
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This will open up your porch, allowing everyone to enjoy the stunning scenery.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Be sure to pay a visit to the European Village, a shopping and dining destination modeled after an Italian open-air piazza.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Covent Garden Market Building and the cobblestoned piazza turn into an entire world of festive activities — all accented with lights, ribbons, garland, and an impressive 60-foot Christmas tree.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Photo : Eugenia Gangi The veranda can be shut off with curtains for extra privacy.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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The award-winning Viking Longships offer full-size verandas, al fresco dining, and spacious suites.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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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The stoop was strewn with red roses, candles and framed photographs.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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The vibe is understated and charming, with vintage and upcycled design details peppered throughout the space (like the Park Slope location, which is nestled under a stoop).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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The home boasts a heated saltwater pool with a spill-over spa, a spacious covered lanai with a grilling station and an oversized, fenced yard with a playhouse and outdoor shower.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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The ground level offers two en-suite bedrooms, while upstairs, the primary suite features a private ocean-view lanai, a wet bar and a bathroom with a soaking tub and large walk-in shower.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Porte cochere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porte%20cochere. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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