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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 Spanish Colonial compound is a labyrinth of courtyards filled with fountains and flowering plants.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The hotel hosts a replica festival for guests in its courtyards.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of courtyards
Noun
  • Southern Living reported that the restaurant features seating on the docks, as well as on outdoor patios.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Even those with the smallest yards or patios can grow their own yummy vegetables with container gardens and clever space-saving options.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of patios
Noun
  • Skollar’s long-term goal is to raise more money to build larger enclosures for the gibbons and construct an education center for visitors.
    — Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Roads can become impassable, evacuation orders can change and homes or outdoor enclosures can be damaged, leaving pets vulnerable to injury or escape.
    — Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 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
  • At least 25 states are now enforcing laws or policies banning transgender women and girls from competing in at least some women’s and girls' sports and three others have adopted laws but have enforcement blocked by the courts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • At least 25 states are now enforcing laws or policies banning transgender women and girls from competing in at least some women’s and girls’ sports and three others have adopted laws but have enforcement blocked by the courts.
    — Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of courts
Noun
  • The background performers filling up scenes in the quads, classrooms and parties feature 59% HBCU students and grads.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The East Loop of the trail offers a two-mile hike that is a solid workout for beginning hikers, while the West Loop offers a more hilly, five-mile experience that will put your glutes and quads to the test.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of quads
Noun
  • Arizona, meanwhile, attacked in waves — blocking a punt in the fourth quarter and taking over three yards from the end zone.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But Allen threw for 334 yards and Buffalo scored on eight of its 11 possessions before kneeling down to win coach Joe Brady’s first game.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of yards

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“Atria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atria. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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