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as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
the dinner guests hung their coats in the hall
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as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the bedroom is at the end of the hall
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as in auditoriums
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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as in lobbies
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 mansions
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 towers
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 halls
And succeeding as a leader in America today takes not only a special person with traits like authenticity and trustworthiness, but also a support system that is increasingly elusive — from the halls of Congress to the football gridiron.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
With personal testimonies and shocking footage from the bombing of Nasser Hospital to the political struggle in the halls of American power, the film reveals a terrible reality, paving the way for humanity and collective action.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Now the reality of losing Beryl to cancer in an NHS hospital overlooking Camden Town, opera floating down the halls at her request, left us all completely bereft.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
When Grinter Chapel closed about five years ago, Scott Brewer didn’t know if anyone would walk its halls again.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The data halls are also prefabricated onshore in a factory setting, then lifted into place during final port-side integration.
—Etiido Uko
march 13, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
More than 100,000 delegates walk purposefully around eight cavernous halls, each packed with the technology of the future.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
At its heart is the Barbican Centre, a sprawling arts venue with a cinema, theatres, concert halls, and the free-to-enter Curve gallery, which showcases a constantly changing lineup of contemporary installations.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Today, that mindset seems to be moving into the halls of the American government and the military.
—Shalom Goldman, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
With personal testimonies and shocking footage from the bombing of Nasser Hospital to the political struggle in the halls of American power, the film reveals a terrible reality, paving the way for humanity and collective action.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Now the reality of losing Beryl to cancer in an NHS hospital overlooking Camden Town, opera floating down the halls at her request, left us all completely bereft.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
When Grinter Chapel closed about five years ago, Scott Brewer didn’t know if anyone would walk its halls again.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The data halls are also prefabricated onshore in a factory setting, then lifted into place during final port-side integration.
—Etiido Uko
march 13, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
More than 100,000 delegates walk purposefully around eight cavernous halls, each packed with the technology of the future.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
At its heart is the Barbican Centre, a sprawling arts venue with a cinema, theatres, concert halls, and the free-to-enter Curve gallery, which showcases a constantly changing lineup of contemporary installations.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Today, that mindset seems to be moving into the halls of the American government and the military.
—Shalom Goldman, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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The property feels deeply rooted in Highlands, North Carolina, yet manages to create its own intimate world behind stone walls and warmly lit hallways.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Danny Niemela, Vice President and CFO at ArDan Construction, a luxury home remodeling company in Scottsdale, Arizona, recommends low-pile carpets with a higher twist in heavily trafficked areas, like hallways and stairs.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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So most of the open space in the West Bank, the main highways and corridors, and, of course, many of the settlements, have remained under complete Israeli administration.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Those who worked for him a quarter-century ago have proven some of the most effective lobbyists to work the corridors of power in Annapolis.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pianists can be found any night of the week in hotel lobbies, Italian restaurants, and concert halls.—
Adam Ozimek,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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The group, which advocates for and lobbies on behalf of municipalities, opposed Redman’s bill.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sid lives in the town of Matakana with her single, sometimes-neglectful alcoholic father Leo (Noah Taylor), who wanted to be a painter but now mows the lawns of rich neighbors and visiting Auckland rich boys occupying the beachfront mansions nearby in Omaha.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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In the past, the wealthy were more similar to the average American, having more time and freedom to go to attend viewings or browse for the right home with their real estate agent—and there was even an era in which luxury buyers trialed homes by having sleepovers in multimillion-dollar mansions.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The American Lung Association holds fundraising events each spring in office towers in cities across the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Dallas officials scouting locations for a possible new City Hall reviewed at least 15 sites, ranging from downtown office towers to redevelopment properties in southern Dallas and warehouse space near the Cedars.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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The unfolding war in the Middle East has ricocheted across the region, with nearly every country sustaining damage from missile hits or shrapnel, many reporting casualties, and key embassies, economic engines and passageways closing down.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Or, that the workers in the maze of passageways are people who entered the PATH, got lost and couldn’t find their way out.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Halls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halls. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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