atria

noun

variants also atriums
plural of atrium
as in peristyles

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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
  1. courtyards
  2. patios
  3. enclosures
  4. quadrangles
  5. courts
  6. quads
  7. yards
Noun
  • The 190,000-square-foot Royal Poinciana Plaza, designed in 1957 by renowned architect John Volk in the heart of Palm Beach Island, features lush gardens, palm trees, fountains and two central courtyards.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Lobbies, courtyards, guest rooms, and external façades are filled with flowering vines and built with natural materials that make the surrounding valley feel ever-present.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of courtyards
Noun
  • Its Cotton rooms are bright and quiet, overlooking one of the typical block patios of Barcelona’s modernist Eixample district, as well as the hotel’s delightful interior courtyard.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Outside are a tennis court, pool, hot tub, patios, and a cable car connecting to a private beach.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of patios
Noun
  • From September 2025 through August 2026, sales of shower stalls, kits, and enclosures fell 21% at Home Depot and Lowe’s compared to the same period a year earlier, with unit sales down even more sharply, 28%, according to Datavations.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The temples are thin metal arms that thicken toward the ends with plastic enclosures over the ear hooks that hold the glasses’ speakers, charging connector, and other components.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of enclosures
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
Definition of quadrangles
Noun
  • Also, a decision by a federal appeals court binds federal district courts within its jurisdiction—here, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming—and serves as influential precedent elsewhere.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Residents enjoy a Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course, miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, and endless opportunities on Lake Keowee, including boating, swimming, or simply quiet moments on the water.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of courts
Noun
  • Monetizing attention is, of course, widely considered a net negative for civil discourse and cognitive autonomy—such as what students practiced on college quads across America to protest the Gaza war.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of quads
Noun
  • Another, Koizumi Matajiro, who sported a red-dragon tattoo on his back, had made his name as a tough guy in the dock yards of a naval base.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Trevor Lawrence then threw incomplete twice and Bhayshul Tuten lost 6 yards on a run on the last play of the half instead of the Jags kicking a field goal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of yards

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“Atria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atria. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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