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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
The following dozen rooms and hallways are Dolce&Gabbana’s homage to Italy’s artisanal excellence.
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Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Love it or hate it, this week the hallways of Valor are louder.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of residents filled San Marcos City Hall’s council chambers, lobby, hallways and front lawn Tuesday evening as the City Council again took up the proposal.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
On game days at East Catholic, fight songs pulsed between classes, filling the hallways with energy and anticipation.
—Mario Diloreto, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Though the building is over a century old, its hallways and doorways are wide, and considerable renovations have been made over the years, including the installation of elevators.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Trace Hand Tufted Wool Runner This classic, 8-foot-long runner is marked down to $90 at Wayfair right now and is a smart choice for high-traffic hallways.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
And yet, Davis’ warmth didn’t just extend to the children who filled hallways and classrooms.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Lee was slightly nervous at first about how much wallpaper was added to the hallways and entryway but ended up loving the result.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Love it or hate it, this week the hallways of Valor are louder.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of residents filled San Marcos City Hall’s council chambers, lobby, hallways and front lawn Tuesday evening as the City Council again took up the proposal.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
On game days at East Catholic, fight songs pulsed between classes, filling the hallways with energy and anticipation.
—Mario Diloreto, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Though the building is over a century old, its hallways and doorways are wide, and considerable renovations have been made over the years, including the installation of elevators.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Trace Hand Tufted Wool Runner This classic, 8-foot-long runner is marked down to $90 at Wayfair right now and is a smart choice for high-traffic hallways.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
And yet, Davis’ warmth didn’t just extend to the children who filled hallways and classrooms.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Lee was slightly nervous at first about how much wallpaper was added to the hallways and entryway but ended up loving the result.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallways
Noun
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Traffic jams and street closings Miami Beach police will be working key corridors to manage traffic flow, ease congestion and give tickets for violations.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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With vacant storefronts dotting some of the city's most popular corridors, Miami Beach is rolling out a bold new strategy to revive its famed commercial districts.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The floor is covered with custom wool carpeting similar to that found in office lobbies and the dressing rooms sport reclaimed wood doors with green glass windows, sourced from Hayama, Kanagawa.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The campaign features the models outfitted in fits from Amiri’s spring-summer collection, accessorized by martinis, sunglasses, room keys, hand bags and more framed by hotel suites, lobbies and pools.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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The 100-acre limestone cavern has more than 17 miles of underground passageways and is home to Mega Zip Lines tour, Mega Quest ropes course, Mega Walking tours and Mega Tram tours.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 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,
8 Jan. 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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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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His many accomplishments include state championships, conference titles, many winning seasons and membership in two halls of fame.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Pepper spray bans Thirty-five states — and seven California counties — have banned pepper spray in juvenile halls.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Hallways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallways. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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