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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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as in lobby
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior
from the main hall of the museum, turn left to see the ancient pottery collection and turn right to see the mummies
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
Lord Plentiworth has opened his family's hereditary home, Richley Hall, to visitors on Tuesdays
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as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building
on your right, you will see Parliament Hall, a splendid example of Georgian architecture
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Recent Examples of hall
The next room following the crash is designed to feel crooked, and a screen at the end of the hall shows water filling the hall.
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Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
As more and more celebrities make their often-awkward way down the hall at The Jennifer Hudson Show, Nikki Glaser took aim at the show’s backstage ritual on Saturday Night Live.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
In the halls of the justice, the only justice is in the halls.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The man was chased down steps in the gallery of Paris’ Philharmonie concert hall before being protected by other concertgoers.
—Philippe Cordier, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
As more and more celebrities make their often-awkward way down the hall at The Jennifer Hudson Show, Nikki Glaser took aim at the show’s backstage ritual on Saturday Night Live.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
In the halls of the justice, the only justice is in the halls.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The man was chased down steps in the gallery of Paris’ Philharmonie concert hall before being protected by other concertgoers.
—Philippe Cordier, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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The Citrus Heights Mexican restaurant was closed after health inspectors discovered nine live and dead German cockroaches in various areas including rice and bean bulk containers, wire rack storage and the hallway.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The prosecutors’ filing noted that Dugan’s lawyers have repeatedly argued that Flores-Ruiz and his attorney re-entered the public hallway near the entrance to Dugan’s courtroom — and were quickly spotted by federal agents.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The slick lobby was guarded by uniformed doormen and the elevator took me to a long polished corridor leading to a big mahogany door.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pilot dedicated energy solutions in industrial corridors where fashion SMEs co-locate.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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After Itsaragrisil eventually summoned security to escort Bosch out of the auditorium, other pageant hopefuls stood up to follow suit, as seen in the livestream feed.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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City Attorney Evan Goyke told the crowd inside the auditorium at Milwaukee Public Schools district office that drivers who think a reckless driving citation will be pled down to a speeding ticket are wrong.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Out of 594 representatives in Congress, 374 are associated with the agricultural lobby.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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Without thinking, Whitfield took her hand and walked her to the lobby to chat.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Conceived as a modern tropical mansion visible to drivers crossing the causeway that connects Miami Beach to Miami, the house stood out for its tall columns flanked by nearly transparent white curtains from ceiling to floor, opening panoramically to the pool and Biscayne Bay.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The architect was Nathaniel Goodfall, who was also the architect of the governor’s mansion.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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New towers, bunkers and berms consistent with weapons development have cropped up in satellite imagery of these growing sites.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nearly 50 years would pass before Gardner climbed that tower again, this time in search of inspiration from the terra cotta friezes of birds of prey and Native American warriors that are carved into the side of the school’s building.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Flynn and 17-year-old Patrick Randall entered the Smarts’ Derry condominium and forced Gregory Smart to his knees in the foyer.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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With its own foyer and private sitting area complemented by a fireplace, the primary wing is an ideal place to wind down.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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The outdoor area also serves as a large concourse, of sorts, with plenty of space for vendors and local food trucks.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Halloween-style costumes may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when guest is in seat.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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