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Recent Examples of cornice
Loveland's Wild Child: Drop the cornice or find the entrance, either way, be prepared for a steep, short run that's hikeable above Super Bowl.
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John Frank, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
New plaster cornice and classical overdoor detail create focal points in the entry.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
Rising above the great staircase is a builder’s catalogue of pilasters, cornices, corners, lion’s heads, dentils, robed muses, medallions, scrolls, and arched niches.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
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Period elements such as detailed cornices and a grand staircase highlight the foyer.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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John Frank, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
New plaster cornice and classical overdoor detail create focal points in the entry.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
Rising above the great staircase is a builder’s catalogue of pilasters, cornices, corners, lion’s heads, dentils, robed muses, medallions, scrolls, and arched niches.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
By Demetrius Simms Snap-Shot Photography Photo : Snap-Shot Photography
Period elements such as detailed cornices and a grand staircase highlight the foyer.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornice
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At the center of the frieze, next to Dionysus’ companion Silenus, stands a woman.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Note, too, the gold mosaic frieze designed by artist Walter Crane, and shipped over piece by piece from Venice.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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Like the Gran Trianon, Rosecliff has Ionic columns, French doors, and a multitiered entablature topped with intricate statues.—
Claudia Williams,
Architectural Digest,
6 Aug. 2024
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Typically, colonnades form at the top and bottom of the flow (starting from the cooling surface) with a middle area of entablature (see above).—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
2 Feb. 2015
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The current owners have lovingly maintained and restored the home over the past 10 years, preserving many of its original elements, including intricate wall paneling, grand fireplaces, box cornices, and detailed architraves.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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Drench a Room in Color Paint the whole room lavender, walls, doors, architraves, fireplaces, and all; the effect is brilliantly bold and ultra-contemporary, as evidenced by Sawyers’ Dupont Circle project.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2023
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The Finnish goalie was on the other side of the Ullmark trade that brought the latter to Canada’s capital.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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After the acquittal, rare in capital murder cases in Tarrant County, Delancy, who is 34, was to be released from jail on Wednesday evening.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
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Designed to evoke the Pantheon, the rotunda’s curved sandstone walls are divided by fluted Doric pilasters with wreaths of olive branches carved in the frieze above.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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Though more stately in its setting of classical pilasters and marble floors, the lobby El Bar del Majestic is pretty hopping too with live piano music.—
John Oseid,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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To combat these effects, conservation efforts, sustainable agriculture, and global restoration initiatives are essential to preserving forests as pillars of climate resilience and food sustainability.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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While representing different pillars of hip-hop, 50 and Kanye have been pop-culture fixtures for more than two decades.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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Dawn Caldwell, Highlands Ranch Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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Tonight’s column marks the glorious return of Lady Gaga, who is pulling double duty as host and musical guest.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Other ideas include: Transforming your space into something magical with balloon arches Setting up tents for a cozy sleep space Stringing some fairy lights for atmosphere Doing a special table setting like a tea party, or something that matches your theme Don’t Forget About the Food!—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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There was a red carpet, a balloon arch, pyro, and a throne prepared for her.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Cornice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornice. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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