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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
She has been inducted into multiple halls of fame.
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
This episode ends with red alarms flashing throughout the halls and red blood all over Mark’s shirt.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
On March 21, NYC rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow will take over the halls of The Academy Charter High School in Uniondale for the latest installment of Principal For A Day.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The goats have been one of the most baffling mysteries to haunt the halls of Lumon and have confused fans since season 1.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Then see the basement of the palace, which holds 60 ancient halls that were converted into event spaces and artisanal art shops while still maintaining their historic character.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Will formerly disgraced Russian performers return to American halls?
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Three halls were dedicated to French products, one to Italian products and another to international wines and spirits.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Some 52,000 visitors from 154 countries visited the stands of 5,300 exhibitors in six halls at the largest exhibition park in the French capital city—Paris Expo.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
This episode ends with red alarms flashing throughout the halls and red blood all over Mark’s shirt.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
On March 21, NYC rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow will take over the halls of The Academy Charter High School in Uniondale for the latest installment of Principal For A Day.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The goats have been one of the most baffling mysteries to haunt the halls of Lumon and have confused fans since season 1.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Then see the basement of the palace, which holds 60 ancient halls that were converted into event spaces and artisanal art shops while still maintaining their historic character.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Will formerly disgraced Russian performers return to American halls?
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Three halls were dedicated to French products, one to Italian products and another to international wines and spirits.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Some 52,000 visitors from 154 countries visited the stands of 5,300 exhibitors in six halls at the largest exhibition park in the French capital city—Paris Expo.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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Bright Reds or Oranges Amy Peltier is all about weaving color into her projects, but the Fairfax, Virginia, founder of Peltier Interiors finds certain shades to be too intense for hallways.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Early rooms are usually the same and somewhat simple — hallways, bedrooms, and puzzle parlors — but the closer the player gets up the rungs of the grid toward the antechamber, the higher the rank of each room gets, with more complex options (and solutions) presenting themselves.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2025
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Snow and ice conditions are expected to continue throughout Monday along the I-90 and I-94 corridors, impacting travelers from Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Spanning 47,000 square feet, each building has been individually renovated and is interconnected by a spider’s web of corridors, stairs and lifts.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Last year all four auditoriums at VOX Mall of the Emirates were renovated and the chain's standard product was upgraded to premier offering guests the choice of gliders or reclining seats as well as state-of-the-art laser projectors.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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With Narnia, the two week exclusive window for Imax was crucial to establishing a long enough run to satisfy theater circuits that operate Imax auditoriums.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
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The converter must do that in order to prepare to reconfigure utilities, building systems, and demising walls--and often elevators and lobbies--in the entire building to accommodate a residential change of use.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Specific coffee shops, running clubs or hotel lobbies.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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There are hiking trails ranging from beginner-friendly to near-vertical scrambles, Gilded Age mansions filled with rich history, contemporary art destinations, miles of pastoral farmland and charming small towns.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Gray, rotting carcasses wash up on white-sand beaches and beneath the docks of waterfront mansions.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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Episode 2, set at Jamie’s school just a few days after the incident, thrives in the chaos of innumerable moving pieces as kids push through crowded passageways, cram inside cacophonous classrooms, and even parade out to the playground during an unexpected fire drill.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2025
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Local residents dug them by hand out of the terrain’s red basaltic soil, resulting in an approximately 6,000-foot-long network of rooms and passageways that existed on three subterranean levels, ranging from 33 to 75 feet below ground.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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The resort's location is a perfect jumping off point for exploring Bavaria’s beautiful lakes, small towns, and castles.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The game’s setting defies traditional period adaptation, taking place in a surreal version of the 1990s where castles loom over brutalist architecture and corporate high-rises sit alongside industrial ruins.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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The concourses are connected post-security.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Indianapolis Star,
16 Dec. 2024
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This includes all fixtures and finishes throughout the main terminal, baggage claim area, transportation tunnel, concourses and restrooms, which will also be getting their pipes replaced.—
Aaron Valdez,
The Enquirer,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Halls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halls. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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