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as in museum
a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed visited an array of art galleries while on vacation

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as in hallway
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building the guest rooms in the east wing rooms open up onto a long windowed gallery

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as in verandah
Southern & Midland a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building a big old house with a wraparound gallery just made for a line of rocking chairs

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Recent Examples of gallery Swanky resorts, luxury apartments, galleries, and down-to-earth beachside shops create an active destination. AFAR Media, 11 July 2025 Just like any room, a bathroom can have a gallery feel, says Andrews. Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025 As the deliberations got underway, Combs faced his family and supporters in the courtroom gallery. CBS News, 30 June 2025 All the artwork is for sale, turning the hotel into a working gallery and a stop on Pioneer Square’s First Thursdays, the longest-running art walk in the country. Leilani Marie Labong, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gallery
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Noun
  • Over the years, the lighthouse was used as a museum and a coffee shop, but erosion from the sea forced that to come to a halt.
    Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 13 July 2025
  • Opened in 2020, the museum features interactive exhibits dedicated to the mythical sea creature.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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  • Whether used in a bedroom, living room, or hallway, pairing sisal with the right paint color can elevate its quiet charm into a standout design element.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
  • Kane is also focused on adding more color to the building and hallways with displays, murals and a reading nook.
    Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
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  • This clarity has attracted substantial private investment in charging infrastructure, with £500 million committed to support public charging through 2025, including fast chargers along strategic transport corridors.
    Margo T. Oge, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • But, for now, the highest precipitation chances seem to be along and south of the I-70 corridor.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
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  • Firefighters found the man’s body on the home’s front porch, Metro Fire Capt. Mark Nunez, a department spokesman, said in a release following the blaze.
    Darrell Smith July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
  • There’s a few reasons why shoes might be forgotten on the porch.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
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  • The narrow passageway was created by Vernon D. Lamp in the 1950s, who used a small boat with a 50hp outboard to dredge a channel that cut travel time from his home in Plantation Key Colony to Plantation Yacht Harbor.
    Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
  • Underground passageways were once a core part of how Penn Station facilitated New Yorkers’ safe and efficient movement through the city.
    Carlo Scissura, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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  • The Sox honored Buehrle Friday by unveiling a statue of the left-hander on the outfield concourse.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Almost all of his teammates stood on the crowded concourse for the ceremony.
    Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2025

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“Gallery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallery. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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