Definition of gallerynext
1
as in museum
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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2
as in hallway
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 porch
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 gallery Go between February and early April (but outside peak spring break periods) for activities ranging from outdoor art walks to gallery openings, pop-up markets, patio drinking and dining, rooftop lounges, brewery hangs, and more. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 As an artist, her work has been shown in public spaces, galleries, art fairs and institutions internationally, including the V&A, Montpellier Contemporain, Frieze, Museum of Egypt in Cairo and Art Basel. Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026 For the first high jewelry collection of the four-year-old Thayná Caiçara label, founder Thayna Soares Sineiro staged a runway show in a gallery on Rue Saint-Honoré. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, admirers, colleagues and gallery workers have sent her curios from New Mexico, Tennessee, New England and beyond. Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gallery
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  • Instead, expect fellow guests who appreciate the town’s downtown dining scene, stellar maritime museum, and scenic river views.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Former museum director Manny Wheeler and his wife, English professor and Navajo language expert Jennifer Wheeler, joined as cultural consultants in the third season, and play an integral role in the way scenes are crafted.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
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  • Hundreds of residents filled San Marcos City Hall’s council chambers, lobby, hallways and front lawn Tuesday evening as the City Council again took up the proposal.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
  • One of Hegseth’s first actions after taking office was removing Milley’s official portrait from its place in a Pentagon hallway.
    Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
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  • Authorities say her blood was found on the front porch.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
  • In March, 2024, the couple was sitting on their porch, in Portland, Oregon, when a burglar, who was trying to break into a truck across the street, threatened them at gunpoint.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
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  • Beyond history and outdoor recreation, Southern Living noted Boone’s walkable downtown, particularly the King Street corridor, for its mix of antique stores, thrift shops, independent bookstores and local boutiques.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
  • While Purgatory benefits from Colorado's high elevation and abundant snow, it's tucked away deep in the state's southwest, far from the I-70 corridor that houses most of the major Colorado resorts.
    Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • Or, that the workers in the maze of passageways are people who entered the PATH, got lost and couldn’t find their way out.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
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  • The firm provided engineering services for major improvements at Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums, including concourse expansions, infrastructure relocation and site utilities.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Our globetrotting testers packed and schlepped more than 25 duffel bags across concourses and continents to find the best for adventure travel.
    Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026

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“Gallery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallery. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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