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Recent Examples of peristyle
The now-familiar Olympic cauldron torch was added above the peristyle at the east end of the stadium.
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Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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
And for the next two nights, the Coliseum’s peristyle will be illuminated in blue light.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
At least 10 peristyles have been attacked since 2021, according to Saint-Clou Augustin, a houngan.
—Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 3 June 2023
Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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
And for the next two nights, the Coliseum’s peristyle will be illuminated in blue light.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
At least 10 peristyles have been attacked since 2021, according to Saint-Clou Augustin, a houngan.
—Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 3 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peristyle
Noun
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Chesney is also giving the Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love free fan experience located in the inside atrium between The Palazzo and The Venetian casino resorts a refresh.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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At the heart of the 15,000 square feet of living space is a soaring double-height atrium wrapped in detailed cherrywood paneling and surrounded by a series of formal salons, each with original murals, moldings, and paneling.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Relax in the Spanish-style courtyard garden, or take a dip in San Antonio’s largest heated pool, all while surrounded by a rich blend of historic architecture and stately palm trees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The rectangular homes often contained courtyards or fronting gardens; window boxes hung below wood-frame windows.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The royals and their guests observed rows of guards in bearskins on the quadrangle, and the U.K. and U.S. national anthems played.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scroll on for the best under-the-radar outdoor finds that can give your deck, patio, or balcony an instant refresh.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s a simple solution that makes patio lounging enjoyable in these cooler months, and that’s a patio heater.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For instance, the ants seem to be protecting more vulnerable members of their community by isolating sections of their enclosure.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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Create Privacy with Hedges A primary design goal of any backyard that's smack in the middle of a busy neighborhood should be to create a sense of enclosure.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The western façade, giving onto the parvis, the open area before the cathedral, was not completed until around 1240, and the upper gallery of the nave and the two towers on the west façade were finished between 1225 and 1250.—
Klara Glowczewska,
Town & Country,
19 Apr. 2019
Noun
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Mowitz’s estranged wife, Jillian Green, testified during a June 16 deposition amid their divorce, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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A lot of the Raptors’ intention in the half-court was devoted to getting Ingram the basketball — not a surprise given his skills.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It is attached to a galleria with a striking black slate floor, a wet bar, columns and glass doors that open onto the patio.—
Karen A. Avitabile,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2024
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Bea walked into the bright light of the galleria and sat at the small café.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
30 Aug. 2023
Cite this Entry
“Peristyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peristyle. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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