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as in museums
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 corridors
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 verandahs
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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Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 25 Oct. 2025
Ban’s inspiration for the Metal Shutter House was the industrial grates that Chelsea galleries (and businesses all across New York City) pull down at day’s end.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
In 1998, Hindu fundamentalists attacked Husain’s Mumbai home and galleries displaying his work.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Fitzpatrick continued to produce prints and drawings as well as collages that incorporated his poetry and writing, showing in local galleries and those in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Paris.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2025
The team confirmed some of the galleries and artists set to exhibit at the event, and included on the roster is Sylvester Stallone.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Palazzolo has recently participated in a string of group exhibitions at galleries like KDR and Voloshyn Gallery, and supported several that were programmed through her own studio and exhibition space in Little Havana, known as Tunnel studios.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
L’Hôtel de Maisons, a palatial 18th-century mansion in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, hosted a roster of international galleries and designers during the five-day Design Miami.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
See how Halloween on Hillcrest decorations have changed over the years with these galleries.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 25 Oct. 2025
Ban’s inspiration for the Metal Shutter House was the industrial grates that Chelsea galleries (and businesses all across New York City) pull down at day’s end.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
In 1998, Hindu fundamentalists attacked Husain’s Mumbai home and galleries displaying his work.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Fitzpatrick continued to produce prints and drawings as well as collages that incorporated his poetry and writing, showing in local galleries and those in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Paris.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2025
The team confirmed some of the galleries and artists set to exhibit at the event, and included on the roster is Sylvester Stallone.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Palazzolo has recently participated in a string of group exhibitions at galleries like KDR and Voloshyn Gallery, and supported several that were programmed through her own studio and exhibition space in Little Havana, known as Tunnel studios.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
L’Hôtel de Maisons, a palatial 18th-century mansion in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, hosted a roster of international galleries and designers during the five-day Design Miami.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
See how Halloween on Hillcrest decorations have changed over the years with these galleries.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleries
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Hard Rock International Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and includes a global chain of theme-bar restaurants, casinos, hotels and museums.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their interest is fuel not only for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras route, but also for a bevy of trains and train museums across the region.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, a December 2024 final report recommended against a full national electric-road network for cost-effectiveness reasons, although smaller corridors may still scale.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Such a light as this should shine only on murders and public crime, or along the corridors of lunatic asylums.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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During a soft lockdown, the school’s teachers are asked to check the hallways for staff and students before locking doors and windows.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Things like the iconic elevator, the grand entrance, some of the hallways, and the Great Lounge really resemble those of the movie.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Clear steps, porches and walkways to prevent falls.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ideal for porches and mudrooms, this large storage unit can corral all of your fire tools in one place.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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Hidden rooms and secret passageways might sound like something out of a mystery novel.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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For the especially die-hard, the castle can arrange exclusive private tours guided by Count Dracula to transport visitors through hidden rooms and dim passageways.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Halloween-style costumes may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when guest is in seat.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The grounds crews can work on the grass sections in tight quarters underneath the concourses and get grow lamps on them even when they’re retracted.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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