| The titular porch may only be figurative, but the dulcifying vibe of a laid-back afternoon hang amongst congenial compadres comes across loud and clear. |
| In many of her portraits, the use of small, feather-like brush strokes has the effect of dulcifying the images. |
| The instrument is, in effect, played by the breeze, making sounds akin to an oboe-like moaning and the dulcifying strum of a harp. |
