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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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as in lobby
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior
from the main hall of the museum, turn left to see the ancient pottery collection and turn right to see the mummies
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
Lord Plentiworth has opened his family's hereditary home, Richley Hall, to visitors on Tuesdays
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as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building
on your right, you will see Parliament Hall, a splendid example of Georgian architecture
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Recent Examples of hall
Plans call for a hotel, food hall, year-round pickleball facility, a multi-function stadium, additional parking, professional office space and public gathering spaces.
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
From the halls of Congress to the chaos of cable news, what a ride it’s been!
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 25 July 2025
From dirt floors to the marble halls of Washington
The youngest of five boys, Jones also had three sisters.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Celebrate local chefs at a new food hall Providence’s Union Station opened in 1898 with 14 rail lines to shuttle passengers across New England.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
From the halls of Congress to the chaos of cable news, what a ride it’s been!
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 25 July 2025
From dirt floors to the marble halls of Washington
The youngest of five boys, Jones also had three sisters.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Celebrate local chefs at a new food hall Providence’s Union Station opened in 1898 with 14 rail lines to shuttle passengers across New England.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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The library is renowned for its Long Room, a 65-meter hallway lined with 200,000 marble busts of literary figures, and charges entrance fees starting from 19 euros ($22).—
Kaela Ling,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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On Thursday morning, a migrant family lingered a little longer in the hallway outside the church sanctuary after her casket was brought out.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Along the river corridor, snake activity is especially high during the spring and fall migration seasons.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Threes Above High is a survivor, though, along the High Street corridor that runs through Columbus’ University District.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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In Orlando, for example, under existing rules auditoriums require one space per 10 seats, and bowling alleys need four spots per lane.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 July 2025
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Problem is, there simply aren’t enough premium theaters to meet demand, so audiences are often waiting days to go see a new film simply to be sure of securing the best seats at a premium auditorium.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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But there is something sweetly comical about strangers passing each other in the lobby wearing flowered robes and rubber sandals, eyes politely averted.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Live music across the property, dance classes teaching the steps to salsa and bomba y plena, domino tournaments, a vintage photo booth in the lobby and so much more await travelers.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This week’s picks include a Park Slope two-bedroom with a pair of wood-burning fireplaces and a one-bedroom on Clinton Hill’s historic mansion row with a lovely triple-bay window.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 July 2025
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But as long as the world’s elite want gleaming sinks and grand columns in mansions and company headquarters — and as long as global industries use chemical fillers for things like concrete and toothpaste — the quarries are unlikely to close.—
Meara Sharma,
The Dial,
22 July 2025
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Following the dedication, Belly announces their plans to get married in August from across the seafood tower.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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The city continues to spend millions annually on building upkeep and security, although the office tower remains uninhabitable.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The crowd packed an auditorium at UT-Arlington Monday night, overflowing into the foyer as attendees of a congressional redistricting hearing waited for their two minutes to speak.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
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Upon entry, a foyer with an inlaid stone floor opens into a formal sitting area and a stair hall with an elevator.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 July 2025
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Roared on by a capacity crowd of 21,000 (plus a few thousand more crammed onto the stairs and concourse) in the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco came out flying.—
Alasdair Howorth,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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Almost all of his teammates stood on the crowded concourse for the ceremony.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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