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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
Across the womenswear halls, there was striking experimentation in style and fabric.
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Steph Curry and his brother Seth used to roam the halls of the old Charlotte Coliseum as kids while their father geared up to play games.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Black Belt magazine ultimately credited Norris in its hall of fame with holding a 10th degree black belt, the highest possible honor.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The original structure is a stately white farmhouse, built in the 1740s, that had a Greek Revival center hall added in the 1840s.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Steph Curry and his brother Seth used to roam the halls of the old Charlotte Coliseum as kids while their father geared up to play games.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Black Belt magazine ultimately credited Norris in its hall of fame with holding a 10th degree black belt, the highest possible honor.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The original structure is a stately white farmhouse, built in the 1740s, that had a Greek Revival center hall added in the 1840s.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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Two jurors who spoke with reporters in the hallway outside the courtroom confirmed some members of the panel wanted to go higher with the award.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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After the verdict was announced, two jurors spoke to reporters in the hallway of the courtroom.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Without rain in the forecast for the next seven days, the extreme drought that has gripped the Interstate 35 corridor, including the Austin metro area, parts of the Texas Hill Country and much of the region's watersheds is likely to not only persist but also intensify.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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According to Transportation Alternatives, so far this year, five cyclists have been killed on New York City streets, and the West 125th Street corridor is one of the most dangerous, claiming more lives and injuring more New Yorkers than any other city street.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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And the school auditorium stage is now a pantry stocked by donations that teachers and volunteers deliver at the end of the workday to families too nervous to go out.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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And so that extra 5,000 square feet is worth every penny, as well as the auditorium itself looking beautiful.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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The design here avoids ski-lodge clichés but maintains splendid common areas, including a cozy library and a grand lobby decorated with stone and wood finishes and splashes of rich red and orange hues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes as state governments have forged ahead on their own regulations for AI while civil liberties and consumer rights groups lobby for more regulations on the technology.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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By the finale, Paul has discovered Mortensen has been seeing a woman in their social circle, and the morning she’s set to head off to the Bachelor mansion, Mortensen is filmed leaving her house.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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In other words, the world of the original film has expanded well beyond one creepy mansion and one deadly family.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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The two towers — 28 and 31 stories — will have a total of fewer than 200 condos.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Around nine seconds before the crash, the LaGuardia tower instructed the truck to stop.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The foyer has a step-up entry from the front door, which feels elegant, and the living room is spacious with lovely touches in every direction — notice the built-ins with the arches that bookend the fireplace.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
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Updates retained elements of the traditional layout—ample formal living and dining rooms with fireplaces opening off of the foyer—while opening up the overall flow.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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The concourse hallways had enough space for an airport employee to push a stack of two dozen SmarteCarte luggage carts unimpeded.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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The outage froze escalators and security screening conveyor belts and stalled the underground trains linking DIA’s main terminal to concourses.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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