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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
And, farther down the hall, the garage has been converted into a joint gym setup and table tennis room to channel your inner Marty Supreme.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
He was first inducted into the hall as a member of Pearl Jam in 2017.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Try opening the door to the hall or your bedroom instead.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Holbox is located inside the Mercado La Paloma food hall in South Los Angeles, next to its sister restaurant Chichén Itzá.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 May 2026
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
He was first inducted into the hall as a member of Pearl Jam in 2017.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Try opening the door to the hall or your bedroom instead.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Holbox is located inside the Mercado La Paloma food hall in South Los Angeles, next to its sister restaurant Chichén Itzá.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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An Ocean View King is the best ADA room option since these rooms offer direct, barrier-free access, close proximity to amenities, and indoor corridors with flat surfaces and wider hallways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Just before Megna spoke in the hallway outside the Eagles locker room, Gagne lumbered by on crutches.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has created uncertainty for hundreds of ships and around 20,000 seafarers waiting for news of an agreement to reopen the crucial shipping corridor.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Clean streets, safe neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, and vibrant commercial corridors are essential to attracting and retaining talent and businesses.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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At that moment, Barksdale’s sister appeared at the back of the auditorium, dressed in her military uniform and ready to present him with his diploma.—
Christina Cardona,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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At times, the school board auditorium broke out into shouts between the groups who supported Alzubi’s reassignment and those who opposed it.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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The circular 1882 Lobby Bar (named for the year of the hotel’s founding) has a captivating night sky mural on its ceiling, while a cozy lobby fireplace makes an inviting respite on cold winter days.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Trying to handle a travel crisis from a hotel lobby computer hours after the fact is a recipe for frustration—and, potentially, another security risk.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Wealthy sunseekers still summer in many of these Gilded Age mansions, but a smattering of the most grand estates are open to the public as museums, dubbed the Newport Mansions.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The only moment of visibility from the outside occurred during the arrival of guests, when minivans with tinted windows slowed down in front of the mansion's monumental gates.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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Just seconds later, local residents recorded on their cellphones the initial stages of the Eaton fire, burning at the base of the tower, known as M16T1.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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The 89-foot white tower is perhaps the most famous of Door County's 11 historic lighthouses.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The Palm Room foyer was decked in marble and chandeliers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Instead, its discreet entrance beckons you into a foyer alight with more than a dozen dangling glass lamps crafted by Barovier & Toso of Murano, and a sketch-like portrait of the actress Monica Vitti by the Franco-Chinese painter Yan Pei-Ming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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At the combine, as executives and scouts furrowed their brows and furtively took notes, Mann and I stood on the concourse, watching team personnel watch prospects work out.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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There will be additional restrooms located in the extended concourse on the first and third base sides as well as in left field for The Backyard.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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