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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 retooling emperor has been disrobed and rightly ridiculed by those far enough removed from the halls of power to speak plainly, the truth now apparent for all to see.
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
When walking the halls this week, don’t ignore the less exciting but useful window washer, bartender, or snowblower.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Changes in the House LaMalfa was a familiar presence in the halls outside the House chamber, routinely talking with reporters and whoever else came by.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Spots are trained in heat, cold and varied terrain, and roam the halls of Boston Dynamics.
—Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Food halls Food halls are our answer to group indecision.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Not for the special interests that constantly roam the halls in Washington.
—NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Outside the halls of Congress, Qatar is waging an information war to sway the opinions of everyday Americans.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
While the world waits to see what might emerge from Belém’s vast conference halls, there’s a more positive story unfolding in the real world.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Thomas Drance, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
When walking the halls this week, don’t ignore the less exciting but useful window washer, bartender, or snowblower.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Changes in the House LaMalfa was a familiar presence in the halls outside the House chamber, routinely talking with reporters and whoever else came by.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Spots are trained in heat, cold and varied terrain, and roam the halls of Boston Dynamics.
—Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Food halls Food halls are our answer to group indecision.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Not for the special interests that constantly roam the halls in Washington.
—NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Outside the halls of Congress, Qatar is waging an information war to sway the opinions of everyday Americans.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
While the world waits to see what might emerge from Belém’s vast conference halls, there’s a more positive story unfolding in the real world.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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Despite its relatively small size, the ship – which began sailing in 2022 – felt spacious with wide hallways and luxurious touches, such as complimentary espresso machines and heated bathroom floors in the cabins.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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To reduce sizes, builders are going back to open floor plans with fewer hallways.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Today the sprawling complex is a museum and visitor attraction, where a sense of unease lurks along paved tourist trails and lingers in dark corridors.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chain laws are in effect in Colorado between September and May in most of Colorado's mountain corridors.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Instead of costly real estate leases, IMAX makes deals with cinema chains to install its equipment into their auditoriums and then takes a share of the box office receipts for films screened in those theaters.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Camera Cinemas — the independent outfit led by Jack NyBlom, Jim Zuur and Dennis Skaggs — came in, renovated and added four auditoriums and reopened in July 2002 with a combo of first-run blockbusters and independent movies.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ever since the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs’ 1977 Dietary Goals for Americans recommended reduced meat consumption, the meat and dairy lobbies have been battling nutritionists and other health professionals for the dietary soul of the American people.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
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Entrance ramps lead to the lobbies and elevator banks inside both the Metropole and Opera wing, but access to ground-floor restaurants and public spaces, namely the pool and courtyard garden, is also possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Google cofounder Larry Page has quietly—or loudly—joined the billionaire exodus from California, shifting businesses east and dropping about $173 million on two ultra-luxury waterfront mansions in Miami’s Coconut Grove in a move that looks strikingly similar to Jeff Bezos’ relocation playbook.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Known for its Gilded Age mansions, deep maritime roots, and rugged Atlantic shoreline, Newport has long been one of New England’s signature coastal escapes.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Cell phone towers may be damaged or overloaded.—
Pat Harvey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of Romanesque architecture, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 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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Accompanying the film screenings around the world, cinema foyers carried installations and themed message walls, and also offered dancefloors and gathering spaces for BTS fans to come together.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
6 Dec. 2025
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As the ice continues to melt, history has resurfaced throughout Norway’s mountains, revealing stunning insights about how the ancient Norwegians traveled through these passageways and hunted.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Nov. 2025
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“Halls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halls. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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