as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex
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Recent Examples of patios
Some rooms have patios, and the property offers ski storage and in-room boot dryers.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Paired with cascading faux Pothos plants, this handmade-looking planter adds a bright pop of green to backyard patios, courtyards, and room corners that don’t get enough sunlight for real plants to thrive.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Condos usually offer smaller outdoor areas like balconies or patios, but may include shared courtyards, pools or rooftop decks.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Aside from damage to the side of their homes and windows, Letow and Savage showed WJZ damage to their patios.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Guests enjoy high-end amenities such as heated floors, fireplaces, and private patios, alongside a signature experience that includes a complimentary Italian-style continental breakfast delivered to the door in a rustic wooden wine box.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Old decks Finally, don’t overlook decks, patios and walkways.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Stay in one of the new Villa Suites for amazing views of the lake and amenities like private patios, firepits, and individual outdoor spas.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The new spot will offer three patios and improved parking, and owners hope to reopen within 10 days.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Paired with cascading faux Pothos plants, this handmade-looking planter adds a bright pop of green to backyard patios, courtyards, and room corners that don’t get enough sunlight for real plants to thrive.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Condos usually offer smaller outdoor areas like balconies or patios, but may include shared courtyards, pools or rooftop decks.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Aside from damage to the side of their homes and windows, Letow and Savage showed WJZ damage to their patios.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Guests enjoy high-end amenities such as heated floors, fireplaces, and private patios, alongside a signature experience that includes a complimentary Italian-style continental breakfast delivered to the door in a rustic wooden wine box.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Old decks Finally, don’t overlook decks, patios and walkways.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Stay in one of the new Villa Suites for amazing views of the lake and amenities like private patios, firepits, and individual outdoor spas.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The new spot will offer three patios and improved parking, and owners hope to reopen within 10 days.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
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In addition, the library’s courtyards have been enhanced, with a ceremony celebrating their public reopening set for May 21.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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One-bedroom suites start at 860 square feet and include separate living areas and oversized bathrooms, while villas offer full kitchens and private courtyards with plunge pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The enclosures are Direct Attached Storage devices and able to support software RAID configurations, including RAID 0 for maximum performance, RAID 1 for redundancy and data protection or RAID 10 for a balance of speed and reliability.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Holstein calves, a popular dairy breed, could be seen in cages through small trees in front of the enclosures.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Those three teams all ranked in the top seven in points against and yards against last season.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Last season, in 11 games, Kittle caught 57 passes for 628 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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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
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“Patios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patios. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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