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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
Connecting suites are recommended; depending on ages, some families book an adult balcony cabin with an interior cabin across the hall.
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Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The landmark is an arched hall built in the early 1840s in honor of the Bavarian army.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Fans of France, Senegal, Argentina, Algeria, Ghana, Panama and more will be able to meet at the downtown KCK hall throughout the coming weeks.
—Sofi Zeman
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The town is beginning renovations of a new town hall and town offices have moved to a nearby River Forest school that’s been closed.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The landmark is an arched hall built in the early 1840s in honor of the Bavarian army.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Fans of France, Senegal, Argentina, Algeria, Ghana, Panama and more will be able to meet at the downtown KCK hall throughout the coming weeks.
—Sofi Zeman
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The town is beginning renovations of a new town hall and town offices have moved to a nearby River Forest school that’s been closed.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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An Ocean View King is the best ADA room option since these rooms offer direct, barrier-free access, close proximity to amenities, and indoor corridors with flat surfaces and wider hallways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Just before Megna spoke in the hallway outside the Eagles locker room, Gagne lumbered by on crutches.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The international trade corridor remains open for transit.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Life in the Division Street corridor presented new hardships for the Puerto Rican community, including housing discrimination, poor neighborhood schools, restricted access to decent-paying jobs, limited interaction with city services and difficulty in finding church homes.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Poland pulled in $400K with Imax repping 12% from eight auditoriums.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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The lobby is filled with well-to-do patrons, and seeing children in tow is not unusual.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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American Airlines built a coach lounge with black-and-white geometric carpet and red upholstered seating that anyone might mistake for a hotel lobby.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Of course, at this point, everyone involved with the royalty is doing their best to downplay it, and Andrew has been stripped of his titles and ordered to vacate his mansion at Royal Lodge.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 June 2026
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Click here to see all the photos of the Miami Beach mansion.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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Just seconds later, local residents recorded on their cellphones the initial stages of the Eaton fire, burning at the base of the tower, known as M16T1.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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The 89-foot white tower is perhaps the most famous of Door County's 11 historic lighthouses.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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On the other side of the entry foyer is the formal dining room.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Inside, the front door opens to a tall foyer and a grand staircase, with marble floors and a cupola above.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Hints of the festival feelings found at larger, week-long events like Dancefestopia in LaCygne, Kansas, were spotted in the concourse, as people enjoyed playing cornhole or hanging out in the lawn under the crisp 80 degree weather.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The O’Hare21 Terminal Area Plan followed, with work on the first of two new satellite concourses beginning in 2023.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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