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Tourists are seen at the forecourt of the iconic Gateway of India as a digital display of messaging app WhatsApp is displayed, in Mumbai on August 25, 2023.
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The ceremony was to be followed by a concert in the church’s forecourt dedicated to the firefighters who saved the church and the workers who helped rebuild it.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
The cathedral has been so central to France that its forecourt is ground zero from which all distances in the nation are measured.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Reopening ceremony Macron had hoped to speak inside Notre Dame to mark the reopening but after negotiations with the diocese, he was now set to speak in the forecourt only.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The ceremony was to be followed by a concert in the church’s forecourt dedicated to the firefighters who saved the church and the workers who helped rebuild it.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
The cathedral has been so central to France that its forecourt is ground zero from which all distances in the nation are measured.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Reopening ceremony Macron had hoped to speak inside Notre Dame to mark the reopening but after negotiations with the diocese, he was now set to speak in the forecourt only.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forecourt
Noun
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Within it, the plaza had to have different locations, such as the café and the Imperial Officer Corps lobby.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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The builders will also create a new landscaped plaza at the intersection of Kinzie and Morgan streets.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Images of security forces lining Tiananmen Square again surfaced on Wednesday, though the square stood relatively empty.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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The square is envisioned as an epicenter of art, theater and community gathering, said Tyler Stamets, a member of the Community Heritage Foundation board and the concert coordinator.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The layout revolves around a central atrium entered on the ground floor and crisscrossed by bridges at every level above.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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While the excavation of a home in Pompeii was underway, a large entrance hall leading to an atrium, a bedroom and a banquet hall were found.—
Caitlyn Frolo,
Baltimore Sun,
12 May 2025
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The now-familiar Olympic cauldron torch was added above the peristyle at the east end of the stadium.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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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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The jewel of the home, a heated pool for swimming laps in the mornings, is located at the center of the inner courtyard, while the rooftop terrace offers an accommodating space for dining and lounging while taking in the city views.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Guests can unwind as large doors open onto a sweeping private terrace, complete with a jacuzzi and uninterrupted views of the Acropolis and the historic Agios Dimitrios Church.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Forecourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forecourt. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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