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as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
the dinner guests hung their coats in the hall
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as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the bedroom is at the end of the hall
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as in auditoriums
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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as in lobbies
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 mansions
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 towers
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 halls
Despite the mall’s downfall, Francisco Salazar, 54, still enjoys walking the halls of Ford City — a hobby he’s held since before the turn of the millennium.
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The actor couldn’t have been further from the halls of a fictional hospital.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
In March, convention halls in Rome and Dalton erupted in applause as speakers, including environmental activist Erin Brockovich, cast the legislative efforts as a dire threat to accountability.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Head 10 minutes south and Legacy West offers a slate of luxury stores (Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton), plus one of the best food halls in the metroplex.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The Scientology Speedrun breaks free from the confines of a screen, and involves groups of mostly teenaged boys and young men running through the halls of the fabled church.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This move demonstrates the growing importance and influence of fashion in the hallowed halls of The Met.
—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 4 May 2026
The expectation of even a modicum of diversity within the halls of government could disappear quickly.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Opera lives in formal concert halls steeped in centuries old repertoire, while sports thrives on stadium noise, locker room, and competitive intensity.
—Jocheved Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The actor couldn’t have been further from the halls of a fictional hospital.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
In March, convention halls in Rome and Dalton erupted in applause as speakers, including environmental activist Erin Brockovich, cast the legislative efforts as a dire threat to accountability.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Head 10 minutes south and Legacy West offers a slate of luxury stores (Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton), plus one of the best food halls in the metroplex.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The Scientology Speedrun breaks free from the confines of a screen, and involves groups of mostly teenaged boys and young men running through the halls of the fabled church.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This move demonstrates the growing importance and influence of fashion in the hallowed halls of The Met.
—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 4 May 2026
The expectation of even a modicum of diversity within the halls of government could disappear quickly.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Opera lives in formal concert halls steeped in centuries old repertoire, while sports thrives on stadium noise, locker room, and competitive intensity.
—Jocheved Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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In practical terms, that means owning the interior of the unit — walls, floors, appliances and the living space itself — while sharing the exterior structure, hallways, elevators, lobbies and amenities such as pools, gyms or parking areas.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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In the hallways, other shouting protesters were held back by Tennessee state troopers.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Transit officials said the expansion will significantly improve travel times along Wilshire Boulevard, one of the region’s busiest corridors, with trips from Union Station to the new western terminus taking about 20 minutes without transfers.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Milwaukee Avenue has been one of the corridors where developments have most actively used this policy along the Blue Line, according to a Streetsblog Chicago analysis.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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In practical terms, that means owning the interior of the unit — walls, floors, appliances and the living space itself — while sharing the exterior structure, hallways, elevators, lobbies and amenities such as pools, gyms or parking areas.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Omakase counters are popping up across Miami at a remarkable clip, from Brickell high-rises to Wynwood warehouses to Miami Beach hotel lobbies.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Epsteins, on the other hand, rented a second-floor apartment at the end of our street in a house that, like many of the old mansions, had been divided up and turned into rentals.—
Gabrielle Glancy,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva Geneva Lake, ringed by resorts, vacation homes, and 19th-century mansions, is anchored by the town of Lake Geneva on its east end.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Travelers can take it all in, plus a panoramic view of the city’s terra-cotta rooftops, from one of Lisbon’s many lookout towers, such as Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, the team suggests.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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More victims have now died from the toxic fallout than from the impact of the two airliners and the collapse of the towers.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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Typically, the tour includes entry to Lower Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon located on Navajo Nation land known for its narrow passageways and wave-like sandstone formations shaped by flash flooding over thousands of years.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Apart from Greenland’s potential for oil and critical minerals development, Greenland also offers key economic and military passageways that could be utilized by China and Russia.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Halls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halls. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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