galleries

plural of gallery
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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 show reads as a curious experiment in intra-museum diplomacy, tucked into four modest rooms that bridge the Islamic and European galleries. Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Shoppers should head to nearby Old Town Plaza, where the 400-year-old square and historic buildings offer boutiques and galleries with finds both fine and kitschy. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 Short North Arts District Filled with galleries, boutiques, murals, and nightlife, the Short North Arts District is the city’s creative backbone. Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 There are lots of art galleries and cafés, lines of stallholders grilling fish and a wonderfully relaxed ambience as well as a medina that is small enough to explore independently. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Both artists will reimagine the galleries of our current facility and create immersive installations with their large-scale work. Leslie Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026 There’s plenty to do here, including paddling the Crystal River or browsing art galleries. Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026 Asked about the report, a spokesperson for the Smithsonian, which oversees 21 museums, galleries and the national zoo, told ABC News that the institution remains committed to impartial learning. Deena Zaru, ABC News, 6 July 2026 Here in Washington, the story of America is on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s 21 museums and galleries. NBC news, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleries
Noun
  • The neighborhood/area Situated just off The Magnificent Mile, the hotel is within walking distance of some of the city’s iconic attractions and best blocks of shopping, dining, museums, and entertainment.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • The ongoing innovations; the cost of living and housing; the area's sports, museums and parks and the city's 90 neighborhoods are the top reasons Livability recommends living in Pittsburgh.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 July 2026
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  • Around the bayshore and urban corridors, temperatures will be warmer than average, with San Jose, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Santa Rosa, and Napa generally seeing highs in the upper 70s to low 90s, with overnight lows into the 60s.
    Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Ukrainian drone strikes have forced Russia to completely halt shipping in the Sea of Azov in less than a week—showing once again how a country without traditional naval power can still effectively blockade maritime corridors.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
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  • Plus, the history of haint blue porches is just as fascinating as these porches are beautiful.
    Elizabeth Sweet, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Hanging baskets brimming with geraniums, begonias, petunias, and other summertime favorites can liven up front porches, patios, and balconies with fantastic color.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
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  • Gentle Native flute music is a constant companion in the hallways of the sprawling brown-stucco building, creating a sense of calm.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • Guests and employees have reported unexplained experiences for decades, from mysterious figures in hallways to sounds of children laughing and playing near the second-floor elevator.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
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  • Boltanski’s haunting installation consists of rusting archive boxes stacked to form dark, narrow passageways.
    Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
    Rachel Holt, CBS News, 21 June 2026

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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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