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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
Many residents at the town hall complained about feeling unsafe at their local Giant or Weis supermarkets, seeing panhandlers, loitering and graffiti in and around these areas.
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Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
During the town hall, those police who responded to the mass shooting arrived and lined up against a wall of the church to applause from the community.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
The abode’s airy 5,640-square-foot layout begins to take shape from the entry hall, where hardwood floors lead to the main living area.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Her mom remembers the medical staff lining the halls as the family accompanied Hilda to the OR.
Dr. Hilda Marcela Arzola-Plascencia: The medical team was clapping … to honor her, to say thank you for giving life to others.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2025
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Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
During the town hall, those police who responded to the mass shooting arrived and lined up against a wall of the church to applause from the community.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
The abode’s airy 5,640-square-foot layout begins to take shape from the entry hall, where hardwood floors lead to the main living area.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Her mom remembers the medical staff lining the halls as the family accompanied Hilda to the OR.
Dr. Hilda Marcela Arzola-Plascencia: The medical team was clapping … to honor her, to say thank you for giving life to others.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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Cara and Jacob are asleep on a bench in the hallway when Spencer calls for his aunt.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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McDaniel recalled seeing students running in the hallway and dropping down to the floor.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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As in previous Metroid games, Samus can curl into her Morph Ball form to sneak through tight corridors.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Following arguments between officials and protesters, the lawmakers moved to a different room, and police ordered everyone to clear the auditorium.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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And then about ten years later, the auditorium was converted to a visitor center.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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In the lobby, patients read books in the Veterans Lending Library and ordered coffee at the Patriot Brew café.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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One of these is an oversized wall artwork by British artist Sophie Coryndon, found in the lobby.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Victorian mansion turned hotel in East Nashville opened its doors to guests in 2016, each of its eight suites singular in style.—
Eva Fedderly,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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While work was being done on the Beaux-Arts mansion, most of its paintings and sculptures were on view a bit north at the old Whitney, an austere, looming Brutalist pile, with white-walled galleries.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hot dog towers bring shareable bites, social media flair and all-American comfort at a fraction of seafood tower prices.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In addition to serious safety concerns over the tower fight and the mid-air collision, two sources specifically mentioned the close call between a Delta Air Lines flight departing Reagan National and an Air Force jet at the end of March.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Martins’ home is distinguished by 11-foot ceilings, white oak floors and a grand foyer with a sweeping staircase.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This down-to-earth table keeps its shelving directly on the floor, which is an unexpected way to add decorative accents or a row of storage baskets and bins to a foyer.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fans line the stadium-style concourse seeking autographs from their favorite drivers, while the humming noise from the Cup Series’ cars heard on the infield is seemingly louder than any other track.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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Pearl rubbed Broome’s back as the cart took off down the concourse.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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