Thesaurus results for TERRACES

terraces

noun

plural of terrace

as in balconies

a flat roofless structure attached to a building from their terraces residents of the high-rise have panoramic views of the city

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Recent Examples of terraces Many of its original details, from formal entry galleries and large terraces to ornate moldings and herringbone floors, remain. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Designed by architect Nicola Spinetto and created by Romain Larue from Orati, the eco-friendly structure — which resembles a chalet and is dubbed Banijay House — includes meeting rooms, a reception area and several terraces. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 All 150 king rooms have private terraces, with pale woods and décor in cool taupe shades, while some of the suites have plunge pools, private gardens or two bedrooms. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026 The fashion house’s first such project in Latin America will house 73 residences, only two per floor, with expansive private terraces and a host of wellness and recreational facilities once completed in 2029. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Not only do the suites come with baths, some have terraces—which is very rare for this city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Navigating strict municipal planning regulations and tight seasonal building time frames, the team enclosed existing outdoor terraces to gain additional interior space. — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026 But behind the sunny terraces, a longer slump has been brewing. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 The living room is the home’s focal point, according to its listing, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and walls of glass framing the pool, tennis court, and terraces. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

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Those who prefer oceanfront balconies should stay in the East Tower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
The Chicago Department of Buildings says a River North high-rise with crumbling balconies is safe, for now.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of balconies

Noun

Pools bring fencing, decks and equipment into a space that may be used by residents and guests throughout the day.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Most were gleaming white and conventionally extravagant, with black privacy glass and chrome railings and layers of decks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

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