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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
The controversial law, Assembly Bill 218, has led to thousands of claims over abuse that took place in schools, juvenile halls and foster homes.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Now the halls are empty enough that a department affiliate is seeking out applicants online.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Frog Fountain – Campus Commons The $100 million Campus Commons is the central point of campus, tucked between dorm halls, the Brown Lupton University Union (BLUU) and Frog Fountain.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Basically, various countries rent out cool venues in Milan — from historic halls to popular pubs — to use as home bases for fans and events, some private and some open to the public by reservation.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, attendees said the exhibition and main speaker halls were shut to the public without warning, leaving many stuck outside the event.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
For 20 years, Randle spent time walking the halls and having one-on-ones with the civil rights leader.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In place of winter coats, finance bros strut the halls in their puffer and fleece vests.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Pepper spray bans Thirty-five states — and seven California counties — have banned pepper spray in juvenile halls.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Now the halls are empty enough that a department affiliate is seeking out applicants online.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Frog Fountain – Campus Commons The $100 million Campus Commons is the central point of campus, tucked between dorm halls, the Brown Lupton University Union (BLUU) and Frog Fountain.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Basically, various countries rent out cool venues in Milan — from historic halls to popular pubs — to use as home bases for fans and events, some private and some open to the public by reservation.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, attendees said the exhibition and main speaker halls were shut to the public without warning, leaving many stuck outside the event.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
For 20 years, Randle spent time walking the halls and having one-on-ones with the civil rights leader.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In place of winter coats, finance bros strut the halls in their puffer and fleece vests.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Pepper spray bans Thirty-five states — and seven California counties — have banned pepper spray in juvenile halls.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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The following dozen rooms and hallways are Dolce&Gabbana’s homage to Italy’s artisanal excellence.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Love it or hate it, this week the hallways of Valor are louder.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Creating corridors of native plants in yards and farms helps wildlife survive in urbanized areas.—
Campbell Vaughn,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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City councilmember will be holding a workshop next week to discuss landscape corridors and other city needs.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Drawing inspiration from trademark designs seen in Nordic auditoriums and churches, the petite Chair 01 encourages great posture with its sturdy silhouette, according to commerce editor Audrey Lee.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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The floor is covered with custom wool carpeting similar to that found in office lobbies and the dressing rooms sport reclaimed wood doors with green glass windows, sourced from Hayama, Kanagawa.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The campaign features the models outfitted in fits from Amiri’s spring-summer collection, accessorized by martinis, sunglasses, room keys, hand bags and more framed by hotel suites, lobbies and pools.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Several Newport mansions are expected to appear in Season 4.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cartels Infiltrate the Suburban Hockey Community On a late-June morning in 2022, the dew lay thick on the neat lawns of a wealthy neighborhood in northwest Austin, amid sprawling million-dollar mansions, azure pools, and shimmering pickups and sleek sports cars.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Created from imagery of the actual towers captured via drone, the sculpture is over 8 feet tall and amazingly accurate, recording the details of each individual work of graffiti, the textures of concrete and iron, and the construction debris left haphazardly about the site.—
Sharon Mizota,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Surveillance watchdog group the Electronic Frontier Foundation has raised concern about the towers because they are not only placed in the vast empty stretches of land along the nearly 2,000-mile border but also in some communities that dot it.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 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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The Barbican Centre in London will close for a year beginning in June 2028 as part of a five-year, £240 million ($320 million) renovation that will see major improvements to the arts hub’s foyers, terrace, and conservatory.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Dec. 2025
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Or, that the workers in the maze of passageways are people who entered the PATH, got lost and couldn’t find their way out.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Halls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halls. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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