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
  • The more than 3-acre lot includes a pool, patio, and glass atrium.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Our favorite spots to lounge were the roof deck loungers and the padded bench seating beneath shady palm fronds in the atrium courtyard.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of atrium
Noun
  • On the last Friday of every month, MAMM stays open late for visitors to explore before settling in for a free outdoor film screening at the plaza in front of the museum.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Cornell students, professors and others thronged a campus plaza Monday to protest the university’s response to the matter.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of plaza
Noun
  • Architecture critic Sam Lubell went to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art last weekend and was sorry to see that the museum has erected gates around its main courtyard.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Raya Sanggingan Banjar Lungsiakan Clever planning, fresh design, private courtyards, and infinity pools make this resort feel modern—yet totally at home in Ubud.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2026.

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