galleries

plural of gallery
1
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 Marietta Square Art Walk Stroll Marietta Square at the monthly first-Friday Art Walk, featuring local artists, galleries and dining and shopping experiences. Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The neighborhood This is downtown Warsaw, home to the chic boutiques, concept stores and galleries rather than the big designer stores which can be found a few streets further east on Nowy Swiat. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 The village has a craft brewery and taproom (Shipwrecked Brew Pub), seasonal farmers markets, art galleries, and boutiques a short walk from the marina. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 The closures arrive as galleries around the world are retrenching amid an art market destabilized by tariffs, war, and shifting buyer habits and tastes. News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026 Other galleries taking part include Ceysson & Bénétière, De Boer, Tara Downs, Gladwell Projects, and Piedras. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 NoDa built its reputation around artists, galleries and live music. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026 Designed by Chinese architect Liu Yichun of Atelier Deshaus, the Long Museum West Bund spans 33,000 square meters, with around 16,000 square meters devoted to exhibition galleries. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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Noun
  • Funen is a historic spot known for its 123 castles and estates, and Odense is particularly lovely, with characterful old streets, lush greenery, and inspiring museums that add to its charm.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Newspapers are run by them, public school art and music programs rely on them, as do museums, symphonies, ballets and operas.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russia have also suspended shipping to Black Sea ports and trade corridors key for grain exports.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Last month, Mamdani announced a plan to speed bus traffic up by 20% across 50 corridors on the slowest 25 bus routes.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Smoking on outdoor porches, patios and lawns isn’t safe either, since smoke comes back inside through doors, windows and vents.
    Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Porches Spring may be pollen season, but porches get very dirty in summer, too.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • Winding hallways take you further into this interconnected series of buildings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Guests and staff have reportedly heard footsteps in empty hallways, seen glassware moving and doors slamming on their own, or experienced lights acting unusually.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Grand Victorians, generous prewars, scalloped trims, curved passageways, impossibly high ceilings, and hardwood floors for days.
    Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 24 July 2026
  • Boltanski’s haunting installation consists of rusting archive boxes stacked to form dark, narrow passageways.
    Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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