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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 raid has triggered sweeping fallout that spills out across Georgia’s campaign trail, under the Gold Dome and the halls of Congress.
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AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The witness said the deluxe getaway quickly grew uncomfortable, describing how her friend and another female guest became weak in the legs after a drink as the brothers prowled the halls of the Sag Harbor mansion.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead of letting the space become a cluttered drop zone, stay organized with this modern farmhouse–style hall tree from Kelly Clarkson Home.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The awards will now take place on February 26, instead of February 27, at the l’Olympia concert hall in Paris, presided over by Camille Cottin and presented by Benjamin Lavernhe with support from a variety of French cinema artists.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
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AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The witness said the deluxe getaway quickly grew uncomfortable, describing how her friend and another female guest became weak in the legs after a drink as the brothers prowled the halls of the Sag Harbor mansion.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead of letting the space become a cluttered drop zone, stay organized with this modern farmhouse–style hall tree from Kelly Clarkson Home.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The awards will now take place on February 26, instead of February 27, at the l’Olympia concert hall in Paris, presided over by Camille Cottin and presented by Benjamin Lavernhe with support from a variety of French cinema artists.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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Use hallway conversations, Slack channels, email threads, and weekly meetings to share your work across the office.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And for bonus points, an antique pew can make for excellent seating around a dining table or in hallways.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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There’s unlikely to be much appetite in the country or elsewhere in the region for an overhaul – especially as China and Brazil are planning a railway corridor linking the country, and its exports like soybeans and iron ore, to the Peruvian port.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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In addition to screenings at the crossing, Palestinians leaving and returning will be screened by Israel in the adjacent corridor, which remains under Israeli military control.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The additions to the high school would include an auditorium, a fieldhouse and a new academic wing, per the district.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Those plans include two indoor arenas that would seat 3,500 and 5,000 people, a 3,500-seat outdoor arena, a 79,400 square-foot education center and a 30,000 square-foot event space with classrooms and an auditorium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the lobby-level Botaniq Cocktail Lab, mixologists serve artisanal cocktails inspired by herbs and plants native to the Azores.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The resort began a three-year renovation in 2016, remodeling all of its rooms, lobby, and complex and building a new three-story spa and 4,600-square-foot standalone fitness facility, which opened in 2018.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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To bring the magical world of Julia Quinn’s books to life, Bridgerton’s production crew filmed all across the United Kingdom — from real Tudor-era mansions and courtyards in the countryside to iconic museums and historic churches in the heart of London.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Despite his success, Wilson left acting, sold his Bel-Air mansion and Rolls-Royce and became an interdenominational preacher in 1983.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Court documents filed in December by the Department of Justice as part of a civil lawsuit brought last year by the family of a passenger killed on flight 5342 show the US government admitting failures by the Black Hawk pilots and a controller in the Reagan National Airport tower.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Other topics expected to be discussed include the approval of helicopter routes near DCA, the experience level of the air traffic controllers working in the tower at the time of the crash, the visibility study, and the testing of the barometric altimeters.—
Sam Sweeney,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Steps from the foyer, an office could be converted into a multi-purpose room, but currently includes a substantial desk, shelves, and storage.—
Des Moines Register,
Des Moines Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Upon entering the foyer, I was greeted by a growling animatronic Chewbacca, playfully adorned with a Christmas hat for the holiday season.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
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On a crowded concourse in the middle of a Saturday morning two months before the start of the season, fans are chugging beers, scarfing Dodger dogs, and even doing a line dance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Those included construction of 9,000 workforce and affordable housing units; opening the South Miami-Dade rapid-transit line approved under the previous mayor, Carlos Gimenez; and launching construction of Miami International Airport’s first new concourse in decades.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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