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
  • These trees are messy with aggressive, destructive roots that can damage concrete driveways and patios.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • And ⁠Founder’s Point Guest House, perched high atop a bluff on the Les Bourgeois property, is perfect for a couples’ getaway or girls’ weekend, with four bedrooms, three patios, and a full kitchen.
    Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Authorities have worked in recent years to reduce the monkey population through sterilization programs and by relocating some animals to dedicated enclosures.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • This episode actually has several of these scenes, primarily around the 10-Petal, where Rip is leading his crew — including his newest hand, Carter — through the daily routines of examining the herd and checking the enclosures.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 26 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
  • Assembly Bill 46, carried by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove, removes a legal standard that restricted courts’ ability to deny diversion.
    Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
  • Walton had found his calling in the courts and lawyers, then as now, often dabbled in politics.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 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
  • Facing no one but the goalkeeper, Moshobane sailed an uncontested shot from 18 yards over the top of the net.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

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“Atria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atria. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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