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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
Things come to a head not long after Carrie is startled by a naked Miranda wandering the halls in the middle of the night.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The guests will instead celebrate in a hall at the Arsenale, a large 14th-century complex in the eastern Castello district, which is surrounded by water and unreachable by land when connecting bridges are raised.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 26 June 2025
Combs then comes running down the hall in just a towel, throwing Ventura to the ground.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 26 June 2025
The town hall was not publicized outside of NASA ahead of time, but live video of the event was available—unadvertised—on an obscure NASA streaming website.
—ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The guests will instead celebrate in a hall at the Arsenale, a large 14th-century complex in the eastern Castello district, which is surrounded by water and unreachable by land when connecting bridges are raised.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 26 June 2025
Combs then comes running down the hall in just a towel, throwing Ventura to the ground.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 26 June 2025
The town hall was not publicized outside of NASA ahead of time, but live video of the event was available—unadvertised—on an obscure NASA streaming website.
—ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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In the central portion of the chateau, beneath the stately portraits hung on the walls, mostly empty hospital cots filled the hallways.—
Amy Sohn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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That's the small mercy serious songs offer: not false hope, but a candle in the hallway, proof that someone else stayed up too.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
Noun
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There is a small chance thunderstorms could push further west and reach the I-77 corridor, the weather service said.—
Abby Pender,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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But redlining, urban renewal, and systemic divestment hollowed out the corridor over the decades.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Inside the auditorium’s lobby, Barnum-Dann and The Kitchen’s executive chef Kelly McCown showcased Sacramento’s culinary perspective.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The example: our 45th president Our 45th president walked to the microphone of the auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, just next door to the White House.—
Martin Schram,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2025
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In the lobby, were photos of Dr. Covey with celebrities like Oprah.—
Todd Nordstrom,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Anthony is also overseeing the menu for the sprawling hotel lobby cocktail bar, Peacock Alley, and room service.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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The video consists of little more than Cantona sitting around in a countryside mansion, drinking wine and lip-syncing to Liam’s vocals.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Ellie’s Tale In this gripping screenplay entry, a free woman of color in antebellum New Orleans is captured and forced into the infamous mansion of Delphine LaLaurie.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Two organizations last year filed CEQA lawsuits against an LPA Design Studios plan to build four infill high-rise towers with 787 market-rate apartments along the American River.—
Theresa Clift
July 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
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Visitors will find the artist’s take on a colorful lifeguard tower as the anchor piece in the installation.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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Just inside, a thurible, or incense lantern, hangs in the foyer.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Each is approximately 9 feet by 6 ½ feet each, and were painted directly on the foyer's plaster walls.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Pachuca supporters maintained their spirits during the lengthy delay by singing songs inside the safer environs of the stadium concourse.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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In addition, the concourse below was fenced off into a Galaxy-only area to further separate rival fans.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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