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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
Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit will remain in our hall-of-fame recipe book for years to come.
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Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The town hall followed a WBD leadership meeting at 7 AM PT.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
In the town hall, Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail, and took responsibility for his actions.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
The hall’s Class of 2026 will be announced April 4.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The town hall followed a WBD leadership meeting at 7 AM PT.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
In the town hall, Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail, and took responsibility for his actions.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
The hall’s Class of 2026 will be announced April 4.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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Some of them waiting in the hallway outside the ICE check-in office were told by federal officers that they were not allowed to loiter, said Patrick Corrigan, a volunteer with the Faithful Accompaniment in Trust and Hope, or FAITH, program, which faith organizations launched last summer.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the men knocked on the apartment door and the woman stepped outside in the hallway, closing the door behind her.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Upstairs, corridors wrap around a striking double-height bamboo atrium—real moso bamboo is planted at the building's core.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The warning spans from the Interstate 25 corridor to most of the northeast plains.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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An auditorium in the Tri-Rail headquarters building next to the rail line’s Pompano Beach station was heavily populated by staff members and contractors, as well as Dech’s wife, Kathy.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Prestige University, located in the central India city of Indore, features a stunning five-story building that contains seminar halls, an auditorium, a library, offices, and a cafeteria.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2026
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But what Mom noticed most were the thoughtful touches—yoga mats in the closet, dogs padding through the lobby of this pet-friendly property, bikes ready for guests to explore.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sue used some of Don’s money, supposedly given to her, to purchase a mansion in another state in her name.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The restoration of the mansion will include the construction of a front porch.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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While China has its 75-meter test tower, Caltech successfully beamed power in orbit, and Japan continues its own active transmission trials.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, LendingTree moved from its 64,000-square-foot Ballantyne offices into its 175,000-square-foot headquarters at Vantage South End, one of two 11-story towers on South Tryon Street at Carson Boulevard.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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The London headquarters of the British Film Institute literally went to the dogs yesterday, when the venue’s foyer played host to the Fido Awards.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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Stepping through the front doors, you are welcomed into a grand foyer opening to formal living and dining rooms.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the part of the $300 million concourse closest to the main hub of the airport, grand staircases and elevators will go up to a second floor where there will be a Delta Club for that airline's fliers and a new Club JAX for other travelers who pay a fee for use of the lounge.—
David Bauerlein,
Florida Times-Union,
28 Feb. 2026
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The new concourse will also include new dining and shopping options for customers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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