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attic

[at-ik] / ˈæt ɪk /
NOUN
space under the roof of a house
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“Classical Body,” which pairs Attic vases and flasks with a series of fluted Grecian gowns elevated above—super-model goddesses in pale gold—sets the aspirational yet unforgiving female physical ideal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The charity runs three stores: The Pantry, The Attic and The Toy Chest, which opened earlier this year.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Now in his 10th season as a color commentator and analyst for the team on SportsNet LA, Hershiser enjoys a side hustle running a collectibles store in Claremont called Legends’ Attic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

Andrews books, I devoured "Flowers in the Attic," and that whole series.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2023

“In the fourth century B.C., the sailing of the entire Attic fleet was delayed just because a soldier sneezed.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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