galleria

noun

Definition of gallerianext
as in atrium

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Recent Examples of galleria In some cases, however, those vultures circling the air over yesterday’s gallerias, plazas and megamalls are actually vulture investors. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Singaporeans and international travelers also flock here to hang out on the beaches, zip line at Mega Adventure Park, shop at the massive luxury galleria, and more. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 It is attached to a galleria with a striking black slate floor, a wet bar, columns and glass doors that open onto the patio. — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024 Bea walked into the bright light of the galleria and sat at the small café. — Hazlitt, 30 Aug. 2023 Outside the museum, in the galleria near the sardine tank, Matthew Oakes emerged from the aquarium. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 The first phase, including a residential tower and a retail and dining galleria, is expected to open in 2025. — Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2022 Veterans’ entries will be included in the Somers Department of Veterans Affairs social media galleria of veterans for Somers and surrounding regions in celebration of Veterans Day 2021. — courant.com, 21 Oct. 2021 Caprile said starting the galleria gave her an opportunity to help talented artists who lost much of their income last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. — Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleria
  1. atrium
  2. plaza
  3. courtyard
  4. peristyle
Noun
  • There’s also an open-air garden atrium for lounging in lush surrounds on the fourth floor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
  • It is currently installed on the restaurant’s roof, though Douek plans to move it into the atrium, where customers can photograph themselves beneath it rather than merely slowing traffic to stare.
    — Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
Definition of atrium
Noun
  • And the district just came off its highest-profile summer in years, with World Cup watch parties drawing more than 7,000 people to the plaza on peak nights.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
  • Go view the exhibit and maybe find out at the Brea Gallery, located in the Brea Civic and Cultural Center, across the plaza from the Curtis Theater.
    — Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 23 July 2026
Definition of plaza
Noun
  • The common areas include a quaint courtyard where afternoon wine and cheese are served amongst water fountains and firepits.
    — Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
  • Circular patios and courtyards will direct light into the building, while gardens and outdoor resting places will allow visitors to take in views of the nearby Pichincha volcano.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026
Definition of courtyard
Noun
  • The best examples of this style are seen at the Getty Villa peristyle gardens — a peristyle is a courtyard framed by colonnades or rows of pillars — in Malibu.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The now-familiar Olympic cauldron torch was added above the peristyle at the east end of the stadium.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Definition of peristyle

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“Galleria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleria. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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