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as in museums
a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed
visited an array of art galleries while on vacation
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as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the guest rooms in the east wing rooms open up onto a long windowed gallery
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as in porches
Southern & Midland
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building
a big old house with a wraparound gallery just made for a line of rocking chairs
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Recent Examples of galleries
Founded in Toronto in 1995 by the late Sonja Bata (wife of Czech shoemaker Thomas Bata), the museum encompasses 4,500 years of footwear history in four rotating galleries.
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Jane Levere, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Some galleries reported day-one sales into the six figures.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Destroy perfectly functional galleries and spend hundreds of millions on smaller galleries.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In addition to wine tastings, guests can take in sculptures along Main Street and explore the city’s art galleries and shops.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Highlights of Expo Chicago, now in its 13th year, include a section on emerging galleries as well as a continuing collaboration with the Galleries Association of Korea.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Getty officials said some improvement projects are already underway, with some galleries being closed to accommodate work on the heating/air conditioning system.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
The second-floor galleries dedicated to Arts of Asia and the Islamic world were realized after extensive construction, and the Great Hall was renovated in 2016, among other projects.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Duval Street World famous Duval Street is where the party starts, home of bars, live music, restaurants, art galleries, hotels and guesthouses and shops.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Jane Levere, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Some galleries reported day-one sales into the six figures.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Destroy perfectly functional galleries and spend hundreds of millions on smaller galleries.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In addition to wine tastings, guests can take in sculptures along Main Street and explore the city’s art galleries and shops.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Highlights of Expo Chicago, now in its 13th year, include a section on emerging galleries as well as a continuing collaboration with the Galleries Association of Korea.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Getty officials said some improvement projects are already underway, with some galleries being closed to accommodate work on the heating/air conditioning system.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
The second-floor galleries dedicated to Arts of Asia and the Islamic world were realized after extensive construction, and the Great Hall was renovated in 2016, among other projects.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Duval Street World famous Duval Street is where the party starts, home of bars, live music, restaurants, art galleries, hotels and guesthouses and shops.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleries
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The Charlotte exhibition will work in tandem to promote other sites and museums highlighting the Carolinas’ role in the Revolutionary War.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The average amount of time that people spend looking at artwork in museums is 28 seconds.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The halls and corridors are wide and spacious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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In India, the craft will run between the Gateway of India and the new Navi Mumbai airport, replacing the aging wooden diesel ferries that currently make that crossing – and finally giving one of the world's busiest waterfront corridors something resembling an express service.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 09,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
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The lobby itself channels an open veranda (a nod to Charleston’s plethora of breeze-catching porches), with gauzy drapes, silent ceiling fans, and even a hanging swing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The repeating bloom cycle and evergreen foliage bring lasting beauty to patios and porches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some members of Altman’s executive team camped out in the hallways of the house.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday night, after Reed extended his exceptional tournament run with 17 points and 11 rebounds against Illinois, Hurley ran into Reed’s former coach – along with the rest of the Fab Five – in the hallways of Lucas Oil Stadium.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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For shoes, Rosen points to tilting cabinets that are perfect for narrow passageways or clear shoe boxes for the bottom of a closet.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
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The immersive, motion-simulation experience — which is located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade land at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park — first brings guests through the familiar castle gates and passageways of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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