atria

variants also atriums
plural of atrium

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Recent Examples of atria Both atriums offer a secondary fire pit, located just outside the front entrance, in addition to the ones on each atrium rooftop. David Duran, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atria
Noun
  • Glass sky bridges connect the boxy pavilions, while inward-facing courtyards bring light into the house.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Aussie Mick Fogarty and Sascha Hansen from Denmark are the creators of Mick’s Place Rote, three delightful beachfront bungalows with private courtyards in a glade of coconut trees.
    Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Many accommodations here have private patios, adding to the feeling of staying in a gracious island home rather than a conventional hotel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Having a wider setup can also help reduce reliance on a single broadcast point, keeping signal strength consistent in rooms further away, including some outdoor spaces, such as patios and decks.
    K.H. Koehler, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Detainees were kept in the enclosures for no more than two hours.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Waterproof plaster lines the tub and shower enclosures and lends texture, while a wall niche beside the tub creates a tidy spot for shampoos and soaps.
    Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
    Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Before trial, Fairfax County courts appoint medical experts for the prosecution and defense if either side requests a mental evaluation for a defendant.
    Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Guests have access to tennis and pickleball courts and a fitness center offering spin, yoga, a sauna and a steam room, and barre and aerobic classes.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The sleeves wrap the quads, hamstrings and calves for a massage-like effect between workouts, competitions or travel days.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The San Francisco 49ers defensive end boasts some of the bulkiest thighs in the NFL — quads that resemble a pair of gnarled, ancient oak stumps.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Broncos held the Jaguars to 268 yards and gave Trevor Lawrence trouble throughout the game in a 20-13 comeback win against Jacksonville.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • So let’s grant the tortoise a head start, Zeno declared—say, a hundred yards.
    Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Atria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atria. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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