as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
during the summer months, the theater company puts on a series of alfresco performances
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Recent Examples of alfresco
Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
If hosting is on your summer to-do list, this six-person dining set is a must-have for alfresco dinners.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Aperitivo transitions seamlessly into dinner; all are taken alfresco under the veranda’s shade.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The open-plan kitchen lines a glass wall of Mumba’s dining room, facing the alfresco pool and grilling terrace beyond.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
If hosting is on your summer to-do list, this six-person dining set is a must-have for alfresco dinners.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Dine alfresco on the front patio on nicer days; otherwise, the views over the Pacific are stunning inside the restaurant.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Aperitivo transitions seamlessly into dinner; all are taken alfresco under the veranda’s shade.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alfresco
Adjective
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The weather during the day Sunday looks dry and comfortably warm for any outdoor activities like brunch or a walk.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Our coverage spans top industry news, retail trends, head-to-toe fashion, athletic and outdoor analysis, and more.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Authorities did not immediately disclose the exact location where the warrant was served or where the goods were located, but released multiple images of boxes atop wooden pallets inside and just outside what appeared to be a warehouse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Embiid was huge, finishing with 38 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and the Knicks still found a way out.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Just his ability to erase mistakes is extremely impressive where guys drive in the paint and see him and turn around and dribble out.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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Seeing a knockabout comedy set outdoors is a whole different barrel of laughs.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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This bench is perfect for the avid gardener and provides a place to sit down and relax after a long day outdoors.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Alfresco.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alfresco. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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