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as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the hallway between the bedroom and bathroom was strewn with toys
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as in lobbies
the entrance room of a building
visitors to the Georgian mansion are received in a handsomely proportioned hallway featuring an open staircase
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Recent Examples of hallways
Blown-up images of the Patriots’ Super Bowl rings adorn the hallways leading into the command center.
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Cannes has quietly become the creator economy's high school, the one week the world's best get pushed into the same hallways.
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Taylor Reilly,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But being excessively loud in cabins, hallways, or public areas, and disrupting the peace for others isn’t cool.
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Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
For hallways, mud rooms, kitchen runners, or entryways, jute is also exceptionally affordable and can blend into all kinds of environments.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Community leaders and Democratic lawmakers have railed against the practice, which has led to dramatic confrontations in the hallways outside courtrooms.
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Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Clustered beside the orange panic alarm light in the top right corner of the room, the TV monitors flick between hallways and milieu every 10 seconds.
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Ashley Andreou,
STAT,
22 June 2026
Their artwork lined the hallways.
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Maureen Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
The Huntington is back and truly better than ever with plenty of the early-day residential touches intact, including the lovely wrought iron railings on the staircases and mail slots in the hallways.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Cannes has quietly become the creator economy's high school, the one week the world's best get pushed into the same hallways.
—
Taylor Reilly,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But being excessively loud in cabins, hallways, or public areas, and disrupting the peace for others isn’t cool.
—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
For hallways, mud rooms, kitchen runners, or entryways, jute is also exceptionally affordable and can blend into all kinds of environments.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Community leaders and Democratic lawmakers have railed against the practice, which has led to dramatic confrontations in the hallways outside courtrooms.
—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Clustered beside the orange panic alarm light in the top right corner of the room, the TV monitors flick between hallways and milieu every 10 seconds.
—
Ashley Andreou,
STAT,
22 June 2026
Their artwork lined the hallways.
—
Maureen Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
The Huntington is back and truly better than ever with plenty of the early-day residential touches intact, including the lovely wrought iron railings on the staircases and mail slots in the hallways.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallways
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Russia’s war in Ukraine is stalling — on the battlefield and in the corridors of diplomacy.
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The competing corridors have left shippers confused, forcing vessels to navigate threats from sea mines, aerial drones and IRGC patrol boats.
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Reichlin-Melnick's organization lobbies for migrant rights and provides free legal services to those who cannot afford immigration attorneys.
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Don’t let production moguls, powerful lobbies or even presidents dictate what can and cannot be printed or spoken.
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With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
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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.
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All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.
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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.
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The group’s formation is an indication of how the investigation of UAPs and the possibility of contact with intelligent alien life has gained acceptance in mainstream culture—and the halls of power.
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In his remarks to colleagues, Kean described depression in terms that deserve to be heard well beyond the halls of Congress.
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“Hallways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallways. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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