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as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the hallway between the bedroom and bathroom was strewn with toys
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as in lobbies
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 hallways
And for bonus points, an antique pew can make for excellent seating around a dining table or in hallways.
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
In the broadcast clip, Gauff — who wore a neon orange tennis dress — walked in the inner hallways of the tennis stadium away from public view and positioned herself behind a low barrier, before repeatedly slamming her racket into the concrete floor.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The whoop, the sound of exulting Moby-Dick nuts, goes raggedly around the galleries and hallways of the museum.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Back home, their physically abusive father stalks the shadowy hallways.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Instead of restricting audiences to three-hour events in a single auditorium, the staff plan to invite guests to explore the rest of the building and mingle over refreshments in its vast hallways.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
In the early 1900s, European royalty and more graced its frescoed hallways.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Many are warehoused in drafty hallways.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Inside the old building, crews tore out everything, all the walls, all the hallways, all the rooms and plumbing, with the stairwells remaining intact.
—Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
In the broadcast clip, Gauff — who wore a neon orange tennis dress — walked in the inner hallways of the tennis stadium away from public view and positioned herself behind a low barrier, before repeatedly slamming her racket into the concrete floor.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The whoop, the sound of exulting Moby-Dick nuts, goes raggedly around the galleries and hallways of the museum.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Back home, their physically abusive father stalks the shadowy hallways.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Instead of restricting audiences to three-hour events in a single auditorium, the staff plan to invite guests to explore the rest of the building and mingle over refreshments in its vast hallways.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
In the early 1900s, European royalty and more graced its frescoed hallways.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Many are warehoused in drafty hallways.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Inside the old building, crews tore out everything, all the walls, all the hallways, all the rooms and plumbing, with the stairwells remaining intact.
—Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallways
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But in less busy moments — over coffee, in corridors, on shuttles — the talk returned to Greenland, tariffs, and how swiftly policy could alter the investment calculus.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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These corridors allow guests to move between rooms, dining spaces, the spa, and fitness facilities without going outdoors—especially useful in winter—and double as informal galleries lined with work by regional artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Jan. 2026
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Levine was created in 1991, hosting pop-ups in bank lobbies and mini exhibitions.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Understand what a warrant permits ICE doesn’t need a warrant to access areas that are open to the public, such as lobbies and parking lots.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 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,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dramatic videos posted on social media and verified by NBC News show security forces firing tear gas at Tehran’s main bazaar Tuesday as protesters scramble for cover into passageways and narrow streets.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 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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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.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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“Hallways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallways. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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