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parvis

noun

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Definition of parvis

as in atrium

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Recent Examples of parvis The western façade, giving onto the parvis, the open area before the cathedral, was not completed until around 1240, and the upper gallery of the nave and the two towers on the west façade were finished between 1225 and 1250. — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 19 Apr. 2019

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The atrium features a showpiece sofa shaped like the infinity sign, plus playful brass and handspun wool chairs by Egg Designs, while the library room’s backlit shelves are stacked with Assouline coffee table books and various objets d’art.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Trump was probably right that cutting down the trees made the atrium look better, Res recalled.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of atrium

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Prosecutors also presented surveillance footage captured from a distance that Hull testified showed Robinson running across the rooftop of the Losee Center, a building on UVU’s campus near the courtyard where Kirk’s event was taking place.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The ideal time to visit is just before sunset, which is best viewed from the courtyard of Panagia Korfiatissa church.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Definition of courtyard

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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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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

Definition of galleria

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Often, he was told, immigrants aren’t given the chance to call family members before they’re released, and are dropped off at a nearby plaza, often with uncharged cellphones or no phone at all.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
This 1598 building overlooks the downtown plaza and served as headquarters for Spanish and British leaders.

— Lane Degregory, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Definition of plaza

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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
The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026

Definition of quadrangle

Noun

Lindsay Knapp and Maxine Rebeles were among the many veterans at the square on a sweltering morning.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Enjoy a bowl of this classic hearty ground beef recipe with plenty of shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and maybe a square of corn bread.

— Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of square

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Trying new decor trends is fun, but designers believe choosing timeless base pieces is still the best way to approach patio—and any other—design.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026
Veteran rave promoters envision Origin as a 1,000-capacity, Blade Runner–style warehouse with modular patio stages, offering daytime community events that transition into intimate Afro-house and hard-rave nights.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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