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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
Ogunquit, Maine Ogunquit boasts miles of sandy beaches, a seaside cliff walk, and a quaint, walkable village with shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Doric columns lend a sense of timeless elegance, the original chandelier still hangs from the embellished coffered ceiling, and two mezzanine library galleries overlook the room from either end—but the real showstopper is the art.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Signage for new and defunct art galleries appear with letters roasted dry by the relentless California sun until the edges of words peel away, looking like they were written in calligraphy.
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
As is the BeltLine, a 22-mile loop that connects 45 neighborhoods with restaurants, watering holes, shops, and galleries sprinkled along its path.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Vaca cited the plans for art galleries and artist housing as a unique feature, and said the proposal for a dining plaza is another.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
The works will be rotated throughout the galleries, allowing visitors to view them through a different lens.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Once there, make your way through the shops and galleries, and don't miss the incredible murals painted on walls throughout the neighborhood.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 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
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Doric columns lend a sense of timeless elegance, the original chandelier still hangs from the embellished coffered ceiling, and two mezzanine library galleries overlook the room from either end—but the real showstopper is the art.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Signage for new and defunct art galleries appear with letters roasted dry by the relentless California sun until the edges of words peel away, looking like they were written in calligraphy.
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
As is the BeltLine, a 22-mile loop that connects 45 neighborhoods with restaurants, watering holes, shops, and galleries sprinkled along its path.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Vaca cited the plans for art galleries and artist housing as a unique feature, and said the proposal for a dining plaza is another.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
The works will be rotated throughout the galleries, allowing visitors to view them through a different lens.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Once there, make your way through the shops and galleries, and don't miss the incredible murals painted on walls throughout the neighborhood.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 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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From exploring Paris’ museums to lounging on the beaches of the Greek islands, European travel can be equal parts enriching and exciting.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Downtown, museums like The Broad sit near lively outdoor plazas, while main thoroughfares like Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice and Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles proper invite visitors to wander between boutiques, cafes, and galleries under the sun.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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The home’s glass-and-stone architecture overlooks one of the region’s defining natural corridors.—
David Caraccio
March 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The biggest opportunity in our district is shaping smart growth along our existing commercial corridors along with the significant amount of vacant land available for thoughtful growth.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Leaving Cobwebs In Corners Even the cleanest porches tend to collect a few cobwebs over time, especially in isolated corners, along ceilings, and around railings.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bridges on the trail include porches so visitors can pause and admire views without impeding others passing through.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The property feels deeply rooted in Highlands, North Carolina, yet manages to create its own intimate world behind stone walls and warmly lit hallways.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Danny Niemela, Vice President and CFO at ArDan Construction, a luxury home remodeling company in Scottsdale, Arizona, recommends low-pile carpets with a higher twist in heavily trafficked areas, like hallways and stairs.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The unfolding war in the Middle East has ricocheted across the region, with nearly every country sustaining damage from missile hits or shrapnel, many reporting casualties, and key embassies, economic engines and passageways closing down.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Or, that the workers in the maze of passageways are people who entered the PATH, got lost and couldn’t find their way out.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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