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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
Kaupa had told his parents that his neighbor who lived across the hall from him does maintenance work for the building and enters his apartment.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
The three suspects were booked into juvenile hall for assault with a firearm, participating in a criminal street gang, gang enhancement and unlawful assembly for the purpose of committing a violent act.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The third full bath has been updated and is reached off the hall.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Owners and their guests arrive at a private elevator lobby with a foyer and an extensive gallery at either end of the hall.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
The three suspects were booked into juvenile hall for assault with a firearm, participating in a criminal street gang, gang enhancement and unlawful assembly for the purpose of committing a violent act.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The third full bath has been updated and is reached off the hall.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Owners and their guests arrive at a private elevator lobby with a foyer and an extensive gallery at either end of the hall.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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An overflow crowd that spilled out in to the hallway pleaded passionately with the Granbury City Council this week to hold off annexing more than 2,000 acres of undeveloped land just west of the city, fearing developers will build another data center or other sprawling industry.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2026
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After walking down a short hallway, the room opens up into a dining room, bedroom, and living room area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Drivers will no longer be able to travel straight through the corridor, though county leaders say local access will remain available for people who live or work in the area.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Large subdivisions continue to spring up off of the I-84 corridor, particularly in Southwest Boise off Cole Road.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
9 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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Unidentified plainclothes dudes then dragged her out of the high school auditorium while other Idahoans watched — some in amusement, others not so much.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Out of 594 representatives in Congress, 374 are associated with the agricultural lobby.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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Without thinking, Whitfield took her hand and walked her to the lobby to chat.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Conceived as a modern tropical mansion visible to drivers crossing the causeway that connects Miami Beach to Miami, the house stood out for its tall columns flanked by nearly transparent white curtains from ceiling to floor, opening panoramically to the pool and Biscayne Bay.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The architect was Nathaniel Goodfall, who was also the architect of the governor’s mansion.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s also an observation tower in the Shark Valley area with a viewing deck that overlooks alligators, turtles, fish, and birds.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Why does Victor burn down the tower?—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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Flynn and 17-year-old Patrick Randall entered the Smarts’ Derry condominium and forced Gregory Smart to his knees in the foyer.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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With its own foyer and private sitting area complemented by a fireplace, the primary wing is an ideal place to wind down.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The crown jewel of the Contemporary’s location is without a doubt the Magic Kingdom, which is a short walk away or one stop on the monorail—which stops right inside the hotel on the main concourse.—
Valerie Marino,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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There will be no fancy concourses or luxury boxes here.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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