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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
The new Arts of Africa galleries are being funded by the City of New York and federal grants, with additional support from the Ford Foundation, the Sills Family Foundation, and individual supporters.
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News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Dutch museums and galleries have been targeted by thieves in the past -- including in November when works by artist Andy Warhol were taken, as well as a Van Gogh stolen from a museum in 2020.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The city has superb galleries and institutions that are home to world-class artworks.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
If those galleries are (intentionally) bland, the atrium and stairway couldn’t be more dazzling.
—Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
The museum’s director, Pierre-Olivier Costa, met me in the entry hall and led me through the galleries housing Mucem’s permanent exhibition of items from its collection of folk arts and popular traditions.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The art galleries will have artists on hand showing off their work.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Metro Manila is also home to several museums and art galleries that showcase talents of artists all over the country, like the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Ayala Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, the Ateneo Art Gallery, and many more.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Dutch museums and galleries have been targeted by thieves in the past -- including in November when works by artist Andy Warhol were taken, as well as a Van Gogh stolen from a museum in 2020.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The city has superb galleries and institutions that are home to world-class artworks.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
If those galleries are (intentionally) bland, the atrium and stairway couldn’t be more dazzling.
—Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
The museum’s director, Pierre-Olivier Costa, met me in the entry hall and led me through the galleries housing Mucem’s permanent exhibition of items from its collection of folk arts and popular traditions.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The art galleries will have artists on hand showing off their work.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Metro Manila is also home to several museums and art galleries that showcase talents of artists all over the country, like the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Ayala Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, the Ateneo Art Gallery, and many more.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleries
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Details on other museums can be found on their websites.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some newer museums on the come-up are doing impressive numbers already, the report found.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the years that followed—‘til 1964 when army HQ decamped to the Ministry of Defence across the way—between 2500 and 3000 army and civil service personnel surged the two and a half miles of corridors on a daily basis.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Zelenskyy has also positioned Ukraine as a potential partner in safeguarding global trade routes, offering assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by sharing Ukraine’s experiences securing maritime corridors in the Black Sea.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the South, our home's footprint naturally extends outdoors with our porches and courtyards, which can greatly expand the amount of living space without needing to build more walls.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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For the event, homeowners volunteer their porches for live music acts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hallways and rooms of the historic Odd Fellows Building nestled in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood were once a hub for Black businesses and social life in the early 20th century.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The complaint also raises concerns about security measures, alleging there were no cameras in hallways or elevators.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The immersive, motion-simulation experience — which is located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade land at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park — first brings guests through the familiar castle gates and passageways of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively controlled by Iran, is one of the world’s most important oil passageways, with 31% of global crude oil flows moving through the waterway, according to data from market intelligence firm Kpler.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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