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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
Show more Yazbek is studying medicine and is living with her family among strangers in the refugee camp, trying to study on her iPad while kids play tag in the halls.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The property also consisted of a large reception hall, bridal suite and a dress shop run by her daughter.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Another week in Charlotte’s food scene brought new openings, tough closings, a national honor for two local food halls and one very polarizing banana pudding take.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
This made no sense—like, there was no extra bedroom down the hall.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
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Nbc News, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
The property also consisted of a large reception hall, bridal suite and a dress shop run by her daughter.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Another week in Charlotte’s food scene brought new openings, tough closings, a national honor for two local food halls and one very polarizing banana pudding take.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
This made no sense—like, there was no extra bedroom down the hall.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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Buttons displaying preferred pronouns (he/him, he/them, she/them) were placed in the main conference hallway, free to take.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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After that single hallway run-in a decade ago, neither woman encountered the other again until the buildup for this fight began.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To help offset traffic issues, a LAX Metro expansion improved airport connectivity in 2025, adding new rail stations serving Inglewood, Westchester, and the Crenshaw corridor.—
Kaila Yu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Washington routinely installs foreign flags along major corridors near the White House and federal office buildings during state visits and other high-level diplomatic events, a long-standing practice meant to honor visiting leaders and signal the significance of the occasion.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sonny Styles walked into an auditorium at the Washington Commanders’ headquarters on Friday afternoon and did something unusual for a new professional football player.—
Les Carpenter,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Strange New Worlds castmembers Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding and Paul Wesley announced the return date and debuted the new season’s teaser trailer in front of a packed auditorium at the annual event in Mexico City.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio oversees The Bar Room and Temple Court restaurant on the lobby level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The historic mansion currently serving as Mutual Ground’s home, located at 418 Oak Ave.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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On Newport's south side, historic and opulent mansions sit on an avenue with mature trees that help cool the neighborhoods, clean the air and foster wildlife.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Set on the 16th and 17th floors of the 19-story House section of the bifurcated limestone building, which also includes a connected 35-story tower, the home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two powder rooms in roughly 5,400 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just seconds after clearing the convoy to proceed, the tower attempted to wave the lead truck off its collision course.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The suspect then emerged onto the terrace level — the same level as the foyer leading to the event's red carpet — just yards from a primary access point to the ballroom where the high-profile dinner was underway.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The main level includes a grand foyer, according to its listing, with a curved staircase, a front parlor with pocket doors, a formal dining room and a renovated kitchen with soapstone counters, wine fridge and a sitting area with a warming stove.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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The signs shout at us from sidewalks and from the concourses of shopping malls.—
Stephanie Hughes,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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Just as the massive crane and sprawling construction equipment dominating the stadium concourse were impossible to miss, so too were Charlotte’s quarterbacks, unmistakable in their red practice jerseys.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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