Thesaurus results for QUADRANGLES

quadrangles

noun

plural of quadrangle

as in courtyards

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 quadrangles Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026 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 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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Much of the novel is set in playgrounds and apartment courtyards, juvenile intervention meetings, and, finally, the Christian Korean summer camp to which Jeon-Gi’s parents send him in a final attempt at rehabilitation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Walking just a few streets away from the square reveals quieter courtyards, small cafes and shops that feel less staged.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of courtyards

Noun

By lunchtime, a building designed for hundreds of employees can feel strangely abandoned while work continues perfectly well from kitchens, patios and anywhere else with Wi-Fi.

— Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Large outdoor patios provide a place to relax after a long day by the water.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of patios

Noun

Trees fell during a macroburst, crushing animal enclosures at The Zoo in Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Four adults will spend a year isolated in two enclosures meant to simulate both traveling through deep space and living on Mars.

— Regina G. Barber, NPR, 31 July 2026

Definition of enclosures

Noun

The Titans drove 95 yards on their opening possession with Ward completing two passes and Tennessee doing most of the work on the ground by controlling the line of scrimmage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Back-to-back 3-and-out drives also didn’t help and Lake Mary only gained about 45 yards in the second half.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

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