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as in foyer
the entrance room of a building
visitors to the Georgian mansion are received in a handsomely proportioned hallway featuring an open staircase
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Recent Examples of hallway
After his hearing, Davis was quickly whisked away to the hallway leading to the holding cells.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
There are these hallways leading to other sections, leading to other sections, that you can kind of get lost in, which is a really evocative feeling to be filming within.
—Bridget Knowles, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Inside the city hall, every seat was filled, and crowds spilled into the hallways as people waited to speak.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Or are you left standing in the hallway, holding your coat, waiting to be offered something?
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
There are these hallways leading to other sections, leading to other sections, that you can kind of get lost in, which is a really evocative feeling to be filming within.
—Bridget Knowles, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Inside the city hall, every seat was filled, and crowds spilled into the hallways as people waited to speak.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Or are you left standing in the hallway, holding your coat, waiting to be offered something?
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallway
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But the waterway is also a critical corridor for other commodities essential to the production of semiconductor chips.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 May 2026
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Between 2019 and 2023, Florida had more than 1,700 deadly crashes along that specific corridor, accounting for a quarter of all fatal crashes on Interstate 95 in the country.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The two front doors open to reveal ample storage that expands to the back of the table, making this a piece that adds both an elegant and functional touch to a hallway or foyer.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Designed by Scott Wilson Architecture with interiors by Cherie Grisham, the residence opens with a dramatic double-height foyer capped by a 20-foot reflective ceiling and anchored by a sweeping helical staircase.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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So long as the strait, a passageway for 20% of the world’s crude oil before the war, remains closed, consumers are unlikely to see immediate relief.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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That’s because global energy prices have remained elevated as well, with the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global passageway through which 20% of the world’s oil passes, along with various other commodities.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Kindred Spirits, the lobby bar and lounge, opened May 7, and Lula’s Restaurant will debut May 15.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The massive collage occupies both sides of the concourse at Wilshire/La Brea and plays with time, place and light.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Inside Old Trafford, the chats continue on the concourse.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Pennsylvania's largest anime convention will feature contests where guests can show off their lipsyncing, scale model building and dance skills; musical guests and karaoke experiences; collectible games; educational panels and workshops; exhibit halls and vendors; and more.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Muth told activists at the town hall that the data center industry has not done enough to fully disclose its plans to the public.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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“Hallway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallway. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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