curtilages

Definition of curtilagesnext
plural of curtilage

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Noun
  • They may have been introduced into local ecosystems after lizards escaped their enclosures or were intentionally released by their owners.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Lights, in bird cage enclosures, still hang above the audience seating area, which has room for about 250 guests.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That’s your yards-after-catch guy.
    Alex Zietlow April 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Cloutier, who threw for 2,058 yards and 21 TDs last season, has offers from Arizona and Sacramento State.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The repeating bloom cycle and evergreen foliage bring lasting beauty to patios and porches.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The solid, neutral design and stain-resistant fibers of this area rug give it a classic look that works well on patios and decks.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond the most obvious imbibable perks, expect other luxurious amenities like outdoor pools, picturesque courtyards, deep soaking tubs, and much, much more.
    Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The ryokan-style resort blends imperial heritage—think ornate Meiji-era latticework, intimate courtyards, and meticulous Zen gardens—with sleek, soothing contemporary design.
    Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Engage your core so that your back is straight, and squeeze your glutes and quads, too.
    Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Focus on the Body’s Largest Muscle Groups Work on your glutes, hamstrings, quads, lats, traps, and chest.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Because the feudal courts, chivalric codes, and aristocratic patronage that had sustained it were gone.
    Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That order was struck down in multiple courts.
    Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • All lottery entrants have an equal chance of selection, and results will be announced shortly after registration closes.
    AJC.com, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • After voting closes, the week’s winning piece is auctioned off, as an NFT, via the online marketplace SuperRare.
    Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Curtilages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtilages. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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