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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 group meets once a month in beer halls, coffee shops and parks.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
House victories in New York as must-have wins for underheard voices in the halls of Congress.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 June 2026
In July 1894, one arson fire destroyed seven buildings, including many of the exhibition halls.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Yasuhisa Toyota, Gehry’s wizardly acoustical collaborator, is looking after the sonics; Craig Webb, the partner at Gehry’s firm who specializes in concert halls, is overseeing the design.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Peeves, the troublemaking ghost who wreaks havoc on young wizards, will be roaming the halls of Hogwarts when the new adaptation kicks off on Christmas Day.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Swift Seeing Taylor Swift in the halls of the Kansas City Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium is nothing new for Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' son Bronze.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The streets feel heavier, but also more alive, as if history itself is being replayed through sound systems, block corners, museum walls, and embassy halls.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
She has been inducted into multiple halls of fame.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
House victories in New York as must-have wins for underheard voices in the halls of Congress.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 June 2026
In July 1894, one arson fire destroyed seven buildings, including many of the exhibition halls.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Yasuhisa Toyota, Gehry’s wizardly acoustical collaborator, is looking after the sonics; Craig Webb, the partner at Gehry’s firm who specializes in concert halls, is overseeing the design.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Peeves, the troublemaking ghost who wreaks havoc on young wizards, will be roaming the halls of Hogwarts when the new adaptation kicks off on Christmas Day.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Swift Seeing Taylor Swift in the halls of the Kansas City Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium is nothing new for Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' son Bronze.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The streets feel heavier, but also more alive, as if history itself is being replayed through sound systems, block corners, museum walls, and embassy halls.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
She has been inducted into multiple halls of fame.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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Beyond that there are long hallways with white tile floors and white walls that lead to rooms full of loud machines taking in, transforming and distributing large amounts of electricity throughout the building.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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For days afterward, parent volunteers patrolled Tavares Middle hallways, their sense of safety shattered.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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As gaps emerge in local air defense coverage, Ukrainian forces create corridors that support larger operational and strategic strikes, demonstrating how tactical drone operations directly enable Ukraine’s broader strategic campaign.—
Hunter LaCroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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Dressed in the green and yellow of Brazil, members of Torcedores da Alegria — Fans of Happiness — moved from neighborhood to neighborhood, turning hospital corridors into something closer to a stadium concourse.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 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,
19 June 2026
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Across the country, families are filling auditoriums and lawns to watch their seniors walk across the stage.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Don’t let production moguls, powerful lobbies or even presidents dictate what can and cannot be printed or spoken.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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No matter the season, stay at the historic Palmer House, home of one of the most stunning art deco lobbies in the world; book tickets for a play; and stop by Goddess and the Baker for a slice of rainbow cake and a gold glitter latte.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Enter the brothers Moon, a troubled pair of Korean immigrant boxers who’ve carved out a life for themselves in the City of Angels, far away from the Beverly Hills mansions and Hollywood royalty of last season.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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The outdoor screenings take place across Aquidneck Island and are held on the lawns of historic mansions and in public parks.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Solow combined the properties to build 9 West 57th Street, one of midtown’s iconic office towers, with its imposing façade that slopes up and away from the street and sweeping views of Central Park available to anyone willing to pay some of the city’s highest office rents.—
Reeves Wiedeman,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
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Schools hosting cell towers keep a third of that revenue; CPS redistributes the rest to all campuses, the district said.—
Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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