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
  • Beneath its streets, beneath its markets and courtyards and temple squares, beneath even the foundations of the oldest houses, there turned a machine.
    Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
  • Residents live independently in homes ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, each built around courtyards that act as an al fresco living rooms for residents.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • This is especially helpful for dark-colored pots, pots sitting on patios or decks that get full sun, and heat-sensitive plants.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
  • The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.
    Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
  • Fans quickly turned the empty enclosures into a punchline.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • During Glossip's time on death row, Oklahoma courts set nine different execution dates for him.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • And so there's a little bit of a debate going on right now about the degree to which Americans' safety is going to be in danger depending on how these secretive courts rule about extending or renewing other certifications.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The Michaels siblings say growing up as quads gives them a lot to be grateful for.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
  • Exercises that target your ankles, calves, and quads—like calf raises, marches, and squats—can help circulate blood throughout your legs.
    RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Four minutes into stoppage time, Haiti went for a free-kick, shooting from about 24 yards away.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 June 2026
  • The catch is that most contractors already have yards crammed with the old-style kit, and while wooden boards wear out after a few years of use, steel tubes can last indefinitely so long as they’re maintained.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 June 2026

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“Atria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atria. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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