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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 ruckus filled the 24-year-old halls of the Paycom Center and reverberated through its creaky corners.
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe, former Argentinian President Mauricio Macri and former Mexican President Felipe Calderón have served fellowships in these halls.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Researchers have speculated that these buildings could have served as gathering halls or administrative spaces.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Its exhibit halls detail a range of space programs over the decades from Vostok to Mir.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Montwaid is known for food halls like Gansevoort Market in the Meatpacking District of New York City, and Chattahoochee Food Work and The CTR in Atlanta.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
The halls of the museum were empty during the attack, after valuable holdings were moved to secure storage during the first days of the Russian invasion.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
Greetings rang out through the halls of Brno’s Mendel University.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Throughout, there are hidden staircases, doorways, a chapel, and halls filled with history’s footfalls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe, former Argentinian President Mauricio Macri and former Mexican President Felipe Calderón have served fellowships in these halls.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Researchers have speculated that these buildings could have served as gathering halls or administrative spaces.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Its exhibit halls detail a range of space programs over the decades from Vostok to Mir.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Montwaid is known for food halls like Gansevoort Market in the Meatpacking District of New York City, and Chattahoochee Food Work and The CTR in Atlanta.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
The halls of the museum were empty during the attack, after valuable holdings were moved to secure storage during the first days of the Russian invasion.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
Greetings rang out through the halls of Brno’s Mendel University.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Throughout, there are hidden staircases, doorways, a chapel, and halls filled with history’s footfalls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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Hart got in trouble for all sorts of infractions that didn’t seem like a big deal – showing up late to school, using his phone and eating in the hallways.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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There are three standalone villas with central living rooms and guest rooms that branch off of different hallways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The main residence carries an old-world hacienda rhythm, with open corridors, generous gathering spaces and a central kitchen and dining area made for breezes, long lunches and slow afternoons.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The Eastern Pacific and Caribbean remain major corridors for narcotics trafficking, with cartels frequently using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the United States and Central America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The permit would cover the Cinerama Dome, 14 adjacent auditoriums and a restaurant café with two outdoor spaces.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agribusiness lobbies do not need to defeat MAHA in public debate.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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In the past five years, Disney has refreshed over 18,000 rooms and 10 hotel lobbies.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In a conclave already fixated with security and privacy, the mansions will offer even more.—
Alexandra Phelps
Updated May 29,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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By David Voreacos, Bloomberg North Carolina investment firm founder Greg Lindberg was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison for siphoning more than $2 billion in reserves backing insurance policies and using the proceeds to pay for jets, mansions and a 214-foot yacht.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Cerro San Cristóbal is also a short stroll from The Ritz-Carlton, where gondolas transport you to the top to see the Virgin Mary statue that towers over the city and the beautiful gardens surrounding it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The palace is a fantasia, with a courtyard that does not lead to any rooms and three towers topped by onion domes—the tallest of which was dedicated to Stockalper’s namesake, Kaspar, of the Three Magi, and adorned by symbols of the sun.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 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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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Liden’s passageways were most likely rented, judging from the contact information for a Berlin scaffolding company taped to the wall inside one of them.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Halls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halls. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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