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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
The next room following the crash is designed to feel crooked, and a screen at the end of the hall shows water filling the hall.
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Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
As more and more celebrities make their often-awkward way down the hall at The Jennifer Hudson Show, Nikki Glaser took aim at the show’s backstage ritual on Saturday Night Live.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
In the halls of the justice, the only justice is in the halls.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The man was chased down steps in the gallery of Paris’ Philharmonie concert hall before being protected by other concertgoers.
—Philippe Cordier, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
As more and more celebrities make their often-awkward way down the hall at The Jennifer Hudson Show, Nikki Glaser took aim at the show’s backstage ritual on Saturday Night Live.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
In the halls of the justice, the only justice is in the halls.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The man was chased down steps in the gallery of Paris’ Philharmonie concert hall before being protected by other concertgoers.
—Philippe Cordier, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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The Citrus Heights Mexican restaurant was closed after health inspectors discovered nine live and dead German cockroaches in various areas including rice and bean bulk containers, wire rack storage and the hallway.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The prosecutors’ filing noted that Dugan’s lawyers have repeatedly argued that Flores-Ruiz and his attorney re-entered the public hallway near the entrance to Dugan’s courtroom — and were quickly spotted by federal agents.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The slick lobby was guarded by uniformed doormen and the elevator took me to a long polished corridor leading to a big mahogany door.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pilot dedicated energy solutions in industrial corridors where fashion SMEs co-locate.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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After Itsaragrisil eventually summoned security to escort Bosch out of the auditorium, other pageant hopefuls stood up to follow suit, as seen in the livestream feed.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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City Attorney Evan Goyke told the crowd inside the auditorium at Milwaukee Public Schools district office that drivers who think a reckless driving citation will be pled down to a speeding ticket are wrong.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The crypto industry lobby was once hopeful that lawmakers would pass a sweeping digital assets market structure bill called the Clarity Act before the end of the year.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the lobby outside the office, Goth ordered the guards to return to barracks and prepare for departure.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Shot in New Jersey, the indie follows the employees of a dysfunctional tech startup whose corporate retreat at a remote mansion spirals into chaos after a co-worker’s mysterious death.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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Brands like Attersee and Sophie Bille Brahe have shops on an upper-level floor, while Adam Lippes’ uptown salon-style location occupies the main floor of a Georgian mansion on Fifth Avenue.—
Kathy Lee,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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New towers, bunkers and berms consistent with weapons development have cropped up in satellite imagery of these growing sites.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nearly 50 years would pass before Gardner climbed that tower again, this time in search of inspiration from the terra cotta friezes of birds of prey and Native American warriors that are carved into the side of the school’s building.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Bordered by antique wood pillar columns, the custom wood and glass front doors lead into a rotunda foyer displaying dark polished hardwood floors that run throughout the interiors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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One of those logs, sliced in half, was turned into a bench, now in the house’s central foyer.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The outdoor area also serves as a large concourse, of sorts, with plenty of space for vendors and local food trucks.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Halloween-style costumes may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when guest is in seat.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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