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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
During a soft lockdown, the school’s teachers are asked to check the hallways for staff and students before locking doors and windows.
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Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Things like the iconic elevator, the grand entrance, some of the hallways, and the Great Lounge really resemble those of the movie.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Patients still receive care in hallways and wait hours or even days to be admitted.
—Dr. Bryce Pulliam, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Art wasn’t just confined to the walls of my room; installations filled the hallways, staircases, and gathering spaces, from sculptures to photography to mixed media works.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Take a stroll through the magenta hallways with sculptures and insanely cool photography, then step into the living room where the views captivate and the kaleidoscopic furniture lifts spirits.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The CaseSafe Carry On has an aerospace-grade shell that is more than ready to take a beating, and its SilentMove wheels ensure squeaky power walks down airport hallways become a thing of the past.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Lots of cleaning carts filled the hallways.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Tom Sitake strolls the royal blue hallways of the BYU football facility daily.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Things like the iconic elevator, the grand entrance, some of the hallways, and the Great Lounge really resemble those of the movie.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Patients still receive care in hallways and wait hours or even days to be admitted.
—Dr. Bryce Pulliam, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Art wasn’t just confined to the walls of my room; installations filled the hallways, staircases, and gathering spaces, from sculptures to photography to mixed media works.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Take a stroll through the magenta hallways with sculptures and insanely cool photography, then step into the living room where the views captivate and the kaleidoscopic furniture lifts spirits.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The CaseSafe Carry On has an aerospace-grade shell that is more than ready to take a beating, and its SilentMove wheels ensure squeaky power walks down airport hallways become a thing of the past.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Lots of cleaning carts filled the hallways.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Tom Sitake strolls the royal blue hallways of the BYU football facility daily.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallways
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Point Man is almost always inside a building, navigating tight corridors and unlit offices, industrial buildings.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Iowa, the fog was impacting busy travel corridors throughout the central part of the state, including I-35 and parts of I-80, as well as Highways 20, 30, 34, and 169.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Davies lobbies brim with art installations and preconcert activities by local artists, community groups, and Latin American cultural partners.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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It's designed to match players of similar skills into game lobbies and create a gameplay experience that doesn't pit new or casual players against hard-core players or pros who will likely annihilate them.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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Price is deliciously diabolical in the film, which is full of literal and metaphorical trap doors and secret passageways.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Artifacts found inside the cave suggest people have been exploring Mammoth for thousands of years, and yet scientists are still discovering new passageways and underground rooms.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 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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Elsewhere, three private elevator foyers are each wrapped in Chanel jacket–inspired wallpaper.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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On the heels of that opening two years ago, Boots has redesigned more than 180 beauty halls and trained more than 1,400 beauty specialists with an emphasis on expertise and customer service.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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After months of wearing sneakers in the halls of Congress, Pelosi has now resumed wearing her signature stilettos.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Hallways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallways. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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