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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
From artist galleries to fishing and dining, here are the best things to do in colorful Matlacha, Florida.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Law mentions restaurants Chive Blossom, Bistro 217, and Frank’s Outback, art galleries featuring the work of local artists, and Downtown Pawleys.
—Lyn Riddle, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Rubbing shoulders with the upscale department stores and indie art galleries that skirt Miami Circle and Bennett Street, the Whitley stays ever en vogue in a young and vibrant commercial district.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Along with the town's numerous art spaces, galleries and artist studios are the Marfa Lights -- mysterious dancing orbs of lights that have been observed for over a century.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Collaborating closely with a roster of leading Copenhagen galleries and over 60 local artists, the team curates and hangs every piece themselves.
—Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Its galleries trace the history of astronomy and human space exploration, while its dome theaters host immersive shows about the cosmos.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Her paintings have been represented by galleries in New York, Barcelona, and Bombay and are part of private collections worldwide.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Arts District has hundreds of specialty shops, galleries, and museums, many featuring the work of Indigenous artists.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Law mentions restaurants Chive Blossom, Bistro 217, and Frank’s Outback, art galleries featuring the work of local artists, and Downtown Pawleys.
—Lyn Riddle, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Rubbing shoulders with the upscale department stores and indie art galleries that skirt Miami Circle and Bennett Street, the Whitley stays ever en vogue in a young and vibrant commercial district.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Along with the town's numerous art spaces, galleries and artist studios are the Marfa Lights -- mysterious dancing orbs of lights that have been observed for over a century.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Collaborating closely with a roster of leading Copenhagen galleries and over 60 local artists, the team curates and hangs every piece themselves.
—Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Its galleries trace the history of astronomy and human space exploration, while its dome theaters host immersive shows about the cosmos.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Her paintings have been represented by galleries in New York, Barcelona, and Bombay and are part of private collections worldwide.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Arts District has hundreds of specialty shops, galleries, and museums, many featuring the work of Indigenous artists.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleries
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Yet, even if there isn’t an event going on, Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s unbelievably vast network of museums and cultural institutions provides something to do for visitors of all interests and ages.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Santa Barbara is home to all kinds of museums—from art and science to natural history and heritage sites.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Today the sprawling complex is a museum and visitor attraction, where a sense of unease lurks along paved tourist trails and lingers in dark corridors.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chain laws are in effect in Colorado between September and May in most of Colorado's mountain corridors.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Northwood Cabins beckon to travelers with a neon sign and adorable collection of little white cabins with porches, all lined up in a row.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite its relatively small size, the ship – which began sailing in 2022 – felt spacious with wide hallways and luxurious touches, such as complimentary espresso machines and heated bathroom floors in the cabins.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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To reduce sizes, builders are going back to open floor plans with fewer hallways.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
6 Dec. 2025
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As the ice continues to melt, history has resurfaced throughout Norway’s mountains, revealing stunning insights about how the ancient Norwegians traveled through these passageways and hunted.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Nov. 2025
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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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