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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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Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 25 Oct. 2025
Ban’s inspiration for the Metal Shutter House was the industrial grates that Chelsea galleries (and businesses all across New York City) pull down at day’s end.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
In 1998, Hindu fundamentalists attacked Husain’s Mumbai home and galleries displaying his work.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Fitzpatrick continued to produce prints and drawings as well as collages that incorporated his poetry and writing, showing in local galleries and those in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Paris.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2025
The team confirmed some of the galleries and artists set to exhibit at the event, and included on the roster is Sylvester Stallone.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Palazzolo has recently participated in a string of group exhibitions at galleries like KDR and Voloshyn Gallery, and supported several that were programmed through her own studio and exhibition space in Little Havana, known as Tunnel studios.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
L’Hôtel de Maisons, a palatial 18th-century mansion in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, hosted a roster of international galleries and designers during the five-day Design Miami.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
See how Halloween on Hillcrest decorations have changed over the years with these galleries.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 25 Oct. 2025
Ban’s inspiration for the Metal Shutter House was the industrial grates that Chelsea galleries (and businesses all across New York City) pull down at day’s end.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
In 1998, Hindu fundamentalists attacked Husain’s Mumbai home and galleries displaying his work.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Fitzpatrick continued to produce prints and drawings as well as collages that incorporated his poetry and writing, showing in local galleries and those in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Paris.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2025
The team confirmed some of the galleries and artists set to exhibit at the event, and included on the roster is Sylvester Stallone.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Palazzolo has recently participated in a string of group exhibitions at galleries like KDR and Voloshyn Gallery, and supported several that were programmed through her own studio and exhibition space in Little Havana, known as Tunnel studios.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
L’Hôtel de Maisons, a palatial 18th-century mansion in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, hosted a roster of international galleries and designers during the five-day Design Miami.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
See how Halloween on Hillcrest decorations have changed over the years with these galleries.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleries
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At least four other French museums have been robbed in the last two months, according to media reports.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Its museums, universities and creative industries shape not just American identity but global trends.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Point Man is almost always inside a building, navigating tight corridors and unlit offices, industrial buildings.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Iowa, the fog was impacting busy travel corridors throughout the central part of the state, including I-35 and parts of I-80, as well as Highways 20, 30, 34, and 169.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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At the time, Spencer noticed how newspapers were being thrown in the general direction of subscribers' porches.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
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The commissioners also approved eight of the nine concessions and waivers, including allowing for 96 units to have porches and decks, ranging from 64 to 70 square feet, according to a staff report.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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During a soft lockdown, the school’s teachers are asked to check the hallways for staff and students before locking doors and windows.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Things like the iconic elevator, the grand entrance, some of the hallways, and the Great Lounge really resemble those of the movie.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Price is deliciously diabolical in the film, which is full of literal and metaphorical trap doors and secret passageways.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Artifacts found inside the cave suggest people have been exploring Mammoth for thousands of years, and yet scientists are still discovering new passageways and underground rooms.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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