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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 town hall in the early contest state has stoked speculation of a possible presidential run from Buttigieg in 2028.
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 14 May 2025
When his remarks concluded, the pope walked down the steps at the front of the stage in the hall and shook hands with a line of Vatican officials, exchanging a few words with each person.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 13 May 2025
The Upshot Riyadh’s conference halls are lit for high theatre.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Notable actors like Robert Pattinson and Hero Fiennes Tiffin got their start in the 'Harry Potter' films
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Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint weren't the only future A-listers to walk the halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 14 May 2025
When his remarks concluded, the pope walked down the steps at the front of the stage in the hall and shook hands with a line of Vatican officials, exchanging a few words with each person.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 13 May 2025
The Upshot Riyadh’s conference halls are lit for high theatre.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Notable actors like Robert Pattinson and Hero Fiennes Tiffin got their start in the 'Harry Potter' films
2 Comments
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint weren't the only future A-listers to walk the halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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The immigration officers waited for hours in the hallways of the immigration court as the hearings took place, chit-chatting and cracking jokes among themselves.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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The mountain of allegations exploded into public view months after Ventura’s suit when surveillance footage was leaked to CNN showing her being savagely beaten by Combs in a hallway at the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles in March 2016.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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One of those big intersections is the corridor at 79th Street and Biscayne Boulevard in Miami.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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Their presence, alongside flowering corridors and foliage, helps shape what visitors and residents alike expect to see in Florida.—
Tal Coley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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The seating should also be more comfortable than a standard auditorium.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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In what is arguably a first for Imax, Gerwig’s feature take of C.S. Lewis’ classic is getting an exclusive two-week global run in the format across 1,000 auditoriums in 90 countries beginning November 26, 2026, with a streaming debut to follow on Netflix on Christmas Day.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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But it’s also known for its cake shop in the lobby.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Carol Carroll was arrested on suspicion of murder after sheriff's deputies responded to Morris Manor Apartments and found 73-year-old Robert Tucker with multiple stab wounds to his torso in the lobby of the facility on Tuesday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
15 May 2025
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Leave a comment View Comments Now, there’s only one historic mansion left.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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All that remains of this once-sprawling antebellum mansion are 23 Corinthian columns, rising unexpectedly from the forest.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The tower then told the pilot that the plane was cleared to land on the runway.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The latest version is being built near the Dubai Canal in Business Bay, an area that has become a mixed-use business and residential zone filled with high-rise luxury towers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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Cocktails were served in the foyer, followed by a ceremony in the West Lounge and dinner in the President’s Ballroom.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Inside is a foyer where the walls are covered in original wood paneling.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The concourses of the stadium were filled with men and boys praying.—
James Montague,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Naturally, Plimpton had made him a Met. Citi Field has an appealing openness: from the concourse and the stands, there are views of Flushing Bay and the Whitestone Expressway, the distant Manhattan skyline and nearby auto-body shops.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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