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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
The retooling emperor has been disrobed and rightly ridiculed by those far enough removed from the halls of power to speak plainly, the truth now apparent for all to see.
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
When walking the halls this week, don’t ignore the less exciting but useful window washer, bartender, or snowblower.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Changes in the House LaMalfa was a familiar presence in the halls outside the House chamber, routinely talking with reporters and whoever else came by.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Spots are trained in heat, cold and varied terrain, and roam the halls of Boston Dynamics.
—Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Food halls Food halls are our answer to group indecision.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Not for the special interests that constantly roam the halls in Washington.
—NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Outside the halls of Congress, Qatar is waging an information war to sway the opinions of everyday Americans.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
While the world waits to see what might emerge from Belém’s vast conference halls, there’s a more positive story unfolding in the real world.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Thomas Drance, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
When walking the halls this week, don’t ignore the less exciting but useful window washer, bartender, or snowblower.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Changes in the House LaMalfa was a familiar presence in the halls outside the House chamber, routinely talking with reporters and whoever else came by.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Spots are trained in heat, cold and varied terrain, and roam the halls of Boston Dynamics.
—Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Food halls Food halls are our answer to group indecision.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Not for the special interests that constantly roam the halls in Washington.
—NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Outside the halls of Congress, Qatar is waging an information war to sway the opinions of everyday Americans.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
While the world waits to see what might emerge from Belém’s vast conference halls, there’s a more positive story unfolding in the real world.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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And for bonus points, an antique pew can make for excellent seating around a dining table or in hallways.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the broadcast clip, Gauff — who wore a neon orange tennis dress — walked in the inner hallways of the tennis stadium away from public view and positioned herself behind a low barrier, before repeatedly slamming her racket into the concrete floor.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Capping one of the country’s busiest interstate corridors with an elevated park is a tall task, but a group of Atlanta leaders aims to rise to the challenge.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trevor protests the corridors ahead are filled with guards, motion sensors, and biometric security—but Simon has figured another way out.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead of costly real estate leases, IMAX makes deals with cinema chains to install its equipment into their auditoriums and then takes a share of the box office receipts for films screened in those theaters.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Camera Cinemas — the independent outfit led by Jack NyBlom, Jim Zuur and Dennis Skaggs — came in, renovated and added four auditoriums and reopened in July 2002 with a combo of first-run blockbusters and independent movies.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Levine was created in 1991, hosting pop-ups in bank lobbies and mini exhibitions.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Understand what a warrant permits ICE doesn’t need a warrant to access areas that are open to the public, such as lobbies and parking lots.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The property sprawls over almost 100,000 square metres, including six apartment buildings, private mansions, a beach club and the world’s first Bulgari Marina and Yacht Club.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Moon set up a family estate and a training center in Westchester County, New York, with stone mansions named Belvedere and East Garden.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Taipei 101 towers over the capital of Taiwan, its steel-and-glass stature becoming synonymous with the city.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere in the resident towers, physical and mental wellness is weaved into the leisure facilities.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Barbican Centre in London will close for a year beginning in June 2028 as part of a five-year, £240 million ($320 million) renovation that will see major improvements to the arts hub’s foyers, terrace, and conservatory.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Dec. 2025
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Accompanying the film screenings around the world, cinema foyers carried installations and themed message walls, and also offered dancefloors and gathering spaces for BTS fans to come together.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dramatic videos posted on social media and verified by NBC News show security forces firing tear gas at Tehran’s main bazaar Tuesday as protesters scramble for cover into passageways and narrow streets.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Halls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halls. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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