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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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But some applications created conflict, such as one in Benedict's district where a homeowner wanted to build a porch.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The set-up is simple: A Southern belle and her mother wait dutifully on the porch of their plantation for the return of a soldier following the American Civil War.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 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
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But both homes were split-levels on a corner lot and had a stoop leading to the front door with windows on either side, a large tree in the yard and a side-entry garage on a separate street.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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The coinciding emergence of social media, particularly Instagram, has turned the iconic front stoop into the setting for countless fan photos and videos.—
Brittany Loggins,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Porte cochere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porte%20cochere. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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