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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
Grant's work has been displayed in galleries and museums across the United States, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
An oversized five-car garage with ample storage and a circular drive able to accommodate another four cars round out the offerings of this estate, located near dining, art galleries and the Montage Laguna Beach.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The organizers of Art Basel Paris have revealed the 206 galleries, collectively representing forty-one countries and territories, set to participate in this year’s iteration of the fair.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2026
Background images, product galleries, bios and before-and-after visuals all help enhance the user experience.
—Anthony Savino, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Among the international blue-chip galleries returning to the fair are Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, David Zwirner, White Cube, Thaddaeus Ropac, Marian Goodman Gallery, Pace Gallery, Gladstone Gallery, kurimanzutto, Mendes Wood DM, and Goodman Gallery.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Getty officials said some improvement projects are already underway, with some galleries closed to accommodate work on the heating/air conditioning system.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Downtown centers on Route 23, better known as Main Street, where cafés, galleries, and mom-and-pop shops give Windham its hometown warmth.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 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
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
An oversized five-car garage with ample storage and a circular drive able to accommodate another four cars round out the offerings of this estate, located near dining, art galleries and the Montage Laguna Beach.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The organizers of Art Basel Paris have revealed the 206 galleries, collectively representing forty-one countries and territories, set to participate in this year’s iteration of the fair.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2026
Background images, product galleries, bios and before-and-after visuals all help enhance the user experience.
—Anthony Savino, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Among the international blue-chip galleries returning to the fair are Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, David Zwirner, White Cube, Thaddaeus Ropac, Marian Goodman Gallery, Pace Gallery, Gladstone Gallery, kurimanzutto, Mendes Wood DM, and Goodman Gallery.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Getty officials said some improvement projects are already underway, with some galleries closed to accommodate work on the heating/air conditioning system.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Downtown centers on Route 23, better known as Main Street, where cafés, galleries, and mom-and-pop shops give Windham its hometown warmth.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 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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Today the extensive gardens are dotted with contemporary art; an apt feature, given that Vence is a design hub teeming with galleries and modern art museums.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Sunrise hikes beside the statues, volcanic landscapes, local guides and museums bring Rapa Nui culture to life, while conservation programs protect the archaeological sites and local communities continue to preserve their traditions, language, music and dance.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Iran detests the secular Shi’a government of Azerbaijan, its close relationship with the Sunni regional power Turkey, and its cooperation with Israel, and fears the emergence of transport corridors that could bypass it and weaken its regional leverage.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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District 7 commuters rely heavily on driving and face congestion on major corridors like Story Road and Tully Road, with fewer transit options than other parts of the city.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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So many people arrived so fast that some homeowners rented out their porches, George said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Most stately Southern porches around the lake had a variation of gingham check on porch swings, rocking chairs, or cushions to complement their patriotic bunting.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Instead of their routine after-hours professional development coursework, Halverson and the staff would sometimes play music over the loudspeakers and walk through the school’s hallways.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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All attendees will go through security screening, and congregating in hallways will not be allowed.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Rain is forecast on Saturday afternoon, which could complicate the mission which involves navigating steep passageways within the cavern.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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But going a little deeper, the YouTube series follows people going through these passageways and ending up in an endless series of mostly empty rooms, a maze that goes on forever, and they are often stalked by unknown monstrous creatures.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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