Thesaurus results for QUADRANGLE

quadrangle

noun

ˈkwä-ˌdraŋ-gəl

Definition of quadrangle

as in courtyard

an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls) since the weather was sunny, the convocation was held outside in the college's quadrangle

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Recent Examples of quadrangle Inside, there are Buddhist shrines, a throne and an open quadrangle. — Arundhati Ail, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2026 The show’s ratings were already up in the ratings before its central love quadrangle captured the internet’s attention. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026 The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay. — Leslie Simon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for quadrangle

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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

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With changing seasons, Autumn's foliage is an enchanting match for the resort’s large windows and suite patios– where all guests are completely surrounded by the changing colors of the season.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Doors there open to the backyard patio, a hot tub, and the white-sand beach.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026

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From September 2025 through August 2026, sales of shower stalls, kits, and enclosures fell 21% at Home Depot and Lowe’s compared to the same period a year earlier, with unit sales down even more sharply, 28%, according to Datavations.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
The iPad Pro features a custom scratch-resistant glass on the front and, similar to the S12 Ultra, an aluminum enclosure.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

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