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Recent Examples of parvis
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.
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Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 19 Apr. 2019
Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 19 Apr. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parvis
Noun
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The night began beneath the building's soaring atrium, where a large-scale Richard Serra sculpture commanded the space.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Still, no one in the grand building — with its ornate ironwork and soaring atrium — seemed ready to let Sharon go.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Renditions of those melancholic hymns, which often told of homesickness and heartbreak, played from a speaker in the courtyard.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Sonya Bertolino/Compass A water fountain is featured within a shaded courtyard that faces the street.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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And for the next two nights, the Coliseum’s peristyle will be illuminated in blue light.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Oct. 2024
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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
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Work is expected to begin later this year at the station to replace the existing platform shelters, create a new plaza and sidewalks, and address stormwater management needs.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Yes, the No. 1 eyewitness to the murder of cosmetics researcher-developer Hayley Ritter is performing his civic duty internationally, thanks to Iris, the 24/7 video portal linking a little plaza in Manhattan and a tiny Scottish fishing village.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The quadrangle between the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus had been filled with wooden tables and stalls selling wine and sfiha, a Bekaa specialty.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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But Stiller liked pausing on the precipice of the perverse love triangle—or quadrangle—of Mark torn by two halves of his consciousness toward two women.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Perfect for any poolside space or patio, these are available in Palm Pink and Nantucket Blue.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Outdoor Home Saunas Outdoor home saunas are popular additions to patios and outdoor spaces.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2025
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From the balconies of the apartments surrounding the squares, villagers marveled at the spectacle in front of them, dancing along with traditional tunes.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Congressional Democrats will continue to hold Musk accountable in committee hearings, in the courts and in the public square.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Parvis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parvis. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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