penthouses

noun

plural of penthouse
as in additions
a smaller structure added to a main building had a small penthouse built to serve as a toolshed

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Recent Examples of penthouses One afternoon, the rooftop penthouses were being transformed into a temporary compound for Chopard, which buys out the entire top floor every year. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 There’s also a collection of luxury residences and penthouses for longer stays, each, of course, with stunning floor-to-ceiling views of Grace Bay’s turquoise waters. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 The Rooms Accommodations at The Nickel range from standard king guest rooms and 600-square-foot suites to two multi-bedroom penthouses designed for longer stays or group travel. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 Beginning with the purchase of two penthouses in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood, Swift eventually expanded with another apartment in the same building and the townhouse next door. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 June 2026 From million-dollar penthouses to neighborhood scavenger hunts, World Cup 2026 is already changing how consumers travel, spend, dress and experience football. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 After its 2015 completion, 432 Park Avenue achieved high-profile sales, including several penthouses trading for over $80 million. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 May 2026 The 371-foot, 32-story building, which would be the first phase of construction, would include 392 housing units across apartments, duplexes and penthouses alongside commercial space on the ground floor, 481 parking spaces and a deck with a pool. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 In 2024 the Italian brand unveiled the creation of two luxury penthouses crowning the sculptural Jem Private Residences tower in Miami, which marks developer Naftali Group’s debut property in the city. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
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  1. additions
  2. extensions
Noun
  • The three free-agent additions came in a flurry Wednesday after the Lakers pulled off an aggressive trade for center Walker Kessler.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • This approach allows the PLAN to maximize the effectiveness of both its existing carriers and future additions to the fleet.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of additions
Noun
  • Local extensions can provide suggestions and tips for different soil concerns, says Rotella.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Experts point to the success of interventions like curb extensions, high-visibility crosswalks, protected bike lanes and lowering the citywide speed limit.
    — Wes Marshall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of extensions

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