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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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as in lobby
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 mansion
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 tower
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 hall
Russian universities, previously thought of as off-limits, are now seeing more military recruiters roaming the halls.
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Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 15 May 2026
National Bureau of Investigation agents tried to serve the ICC arrest warrant, but dela Rosa darted toward a narrow stairway into the Senate plenary hall and sought the help of allied senators, who took him into protective custody.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Its halls, which in years past have taken on a party-like atmosphere as lawmakers and lobbyists celebrate the end of the session, were quiet and nearly empty by midday.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The Element halls are lighter and brighter, and the rooms are generally larger, with a kitchenette in each.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
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Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 15 May 2026
National Bureau of Investigation agents tried to serve the ICC arrest warrant, but dela Rosa darted toward a narrow stairway into the Senate plenary hall and sought the help of allied senators, who took him into protective custody.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Its halls, which in years past have taken on a party-like atmosphere as lawmakers and lobbyists celebrate the end of the session, were quiet and nearly empty by midday.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The Element halls are lighter and brighter, and the rooms are generally larger, with a kitchenette in each.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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The declaration alleged Rojas was zip-tied in the hallway and Caceres fainted.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The entire time players are walking through, music has been booming through the hallways.—
Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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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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Those have ranged from the auditorium demolition to neighborhood impacts of ancillary commercial space included in the plan.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Crown Point Junior Music Academy officially celebrated its recent remodel on April 16 by dedicating its new state-of-the-art auditorium as a performance space in memory of music teacher Steve Luchs.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 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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At the urging of Maddy, Cassie visits a raucous mansion party hosted by a popular online influencer in the hopes of going viral.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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The Epsteins, on the other hand, rented a second-floor apartment at the end of our street in a house that, like many of the old mansions, had been divided up and turned into rentals.—
Gabrielle Glancy,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Within minutes, the first officer contacted the Miami tower and requested a return to the airport.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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In 2024 the Italian brand unveiled the creation of two luxury penthouses crowning the sculptural Jem Private Residences tower in Miami, which marks developer Naftali Group’s debut property in the city.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 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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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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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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