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
  • On June 16, a sculpture and plaza was also dedicated as part of the project, on the same day that Argentina and soccer superstar Lionel Messi battled Algeria at Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) during the World Cup.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • This comes during the park's equivalent of a fireworks show when scenes of classic movies from Superman to the Lord of the Rings are beamed onto billboards above the buildings in the plaza and even onto its arched ceiling.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of plaza
Noun
  • Their beams cut through smoke and darkness, while charred cars were parked in the street and in apartment courtyards.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The property offers 12 guest rooms and two two-story suites around a courtyard pool, inviting travelers to spend the night along the Highway 290 wine route instead of just visiting for the day.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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