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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
Naranjo has exhibited in countless shows in galleries in Miami and Coral Gables, and in group exhibitions in Havana and the United States.
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Sarah Moreno
may 22, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
The authentic Milanese restaurant that also has locations downtown and in the Hamptons, Aspen and Palm Beach, still attracts an endless array of boldfaces to this spot among the Madison Avenue galleries.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The unique town name brings tourists to visit the many hot springs and art galleries.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Other highlights, like an outdoor shower, a charcoal grill, antique brass lanterns, and a clawfoot tub, make this a memorable stay—plus, Provincetown’s restaurants, galleries, and nightlife are minutes away.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Regional galleries found serious audiences, especially those showing artists from the Middle East and North Africa.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
More than 160 artists and galleries will participate in this year’s Upstate Art Weekend (June 25-29).
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
It’s mostly surrounded by embassies and law firms, not cafés or galleries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
If Frieze is the amuse bouche for someone visiting New York during its busiest art week of the year, the span of galleries that dot Chelsea is the entrée.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Sarah Moreno
may 22, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
The authentic Milanese restaurant that also has locations downtown and in the Hamptons, Aspen and Palm Beach, still attracts an endless array of boldfaces to this spot among the Madison Avenue galleries.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The unique town name brings tourists to visit the many hot springs and art galleries.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Other highlights, like an outdoor shower, a charcoal grill, antique brass lanterns, and a clawfoot tub, make this a memorable stay—plus, Provincetown’s restaurants, galleries, and nightlife are minutes away.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Regional galleries found serious audiences, especially those showing artists from the Middle East and North Africa.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
More than 160 artists and galleries will participate in this year’s Upstate Art Weekend (June 25-29).
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
It’s mostly surrounded by embassies and law firms, not cafés or galleries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
If Frieze is the amuse bouche for someone visiting New York during its busiest art week of the year, the span of galleries that dot Chelsea is the entrée.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleries
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The country has spent two decades building museums, commissioning public art, and assembling blue-chip collections.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
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Now a 39-year-old flight attendant for a Spanish airline, Galizia was just 17 years old when mutual friends put him in touch with photographer Piero Pazzi, who has also created a calendar featuring Venetian gondoliers and has founded museums in Budapest and Montenegro on the history of cats.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The hotel’s corridors are lined with black-and-white celebrity photographs documenting nearly a century of Cannes history.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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By Juneteenth itself, the celebration has already been building for days, showing up in places like Lockwood Family Skate Night and Juneteenth on Almeda, where one of the city’s most historic Black corridors becomes a living block party again.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Dirt, grime, pollen, and debris can build up over time, leaving outdoor spaces looking dull right when patios, porches, and backyards are about to get the most use.—
Shelby Deering,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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With stately wraparound porches, rocking chairs, and views of the Guadalupe River, Gruene Mansion Inn is the only hotel located in the historic district.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Why do so many people want to roam these hallways?—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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There are these hallways leading to other sections, leading to other sections, that you can kind of get lost in, which is a really evocative feeling to be filming within.—
Bridget Knowles,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Typically, the tour includes entry to Lower Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon located on Navajo Nation land known for its narrow passageways and wave-like sandstone formations shaped by flash flooding over thousands of years.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Apart from Greenland’s potential for oil and critical minerals development, Greenland also offers key economic and military passageways that could be utilized by China and Russia.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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