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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
In the press release, historian Ilya Berkovich said the graffiti was surprisingly diverse, with multiple countries being represented on the walls of the hall.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The facility was reopened in July 2023, after the Board of State and Community Corrections shut down L.A. County’s two other juvenile halls.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The scene: The sands of Miami Beach, which were transformed into a luxurious playground/open air concert hall for the rich and famous.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Where to Stay The Wyman Hotel has 15 modern rooms in a multi-story building that once housed a gas station, ballroom, and lodge hall.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The facility was reopened in July 2023, after the Board of State and Community Corrections shut down L.A. County’s two other juvenile halls.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The scene: The sands of Miami Beach, which were transformed into a luxurious playground/open air concert hall for the rich and famous.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Where to Stay The Wyman Hotel has 15 modern rooms in a multi-story building that once housed a gas station, ballroom, and lodge hall.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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That vision traces back to a quiet hallway three decades ago, to a boy in a red wagon and a family surrounded by care and courage.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The garage entrance leads to a long hallway adorned with photos of each president and first lady.—
Major Garrett,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Up until the mid-1990s, it was almost obliterated by development and construction of public transportation corridors that closed off its mouth.—
Jeff Regan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Advocates hail the undertaking as an essential step toward modernizing the state’s transportation system and catalyzing development along a fast-growing corridor.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2025
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Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Their calls for a larger auditorium didn’t go anywhere after promised private fundraising failed to materialize.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Notwithstanding the resurgence of regionalism in international affairs, none of the contributors expect the five American countries to form a coherent Western Hemisphere lobby within the G-20.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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That same year, the building's lobby was evacuated after a backpack was left near the entrance of a store, but an all-clear was later issued.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Victorian mansion turned hotel in East Nashville opened its doors to guests in 2016, each of its eight suites singular in style.—
Eva Fedderly,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Democrats are expected to hold onto the governor’s mansion in the blue stronghold state next year.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Construction on the tower is now expected to complete in 2027, CNN reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Progress in solving California’s unquestioned housing shortage can often be measured by the number of permits issued for new construction or conversions of existing office towers.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The foyer leads to the central staircase, laid with a Pierre Frey Palmador runner.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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Decorative wallpaper opposite black walls in the foyer allow blue skies to pop at the end of the hall.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2025
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The program limits music in retail environments and concourses, as well as ending all gate announcements for departing flights throughout the entire terminal.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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The damage to the stadium was extensive, ripping apart the roof and destroying the lights, playing field, and parts of the concourse.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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