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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
Pfister Hotel — Wisconsin Built in 1893, Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel has long been linked to flickering lights, strange noises and shadowy figures said to haunt its ornate halls.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
And, anyway, who but élitists would object to a big ballroom that looks like the banquet hall of a third-rate casino?
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Following a small disturbance in the hall, three protesters were removed from the event.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
And, anyway, who but élitists would object to a big ballroom that looks like the banquet hall of a third-rate casino?
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Following a small disturbance in the hall, three protesters were removed from the event.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
Noun
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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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Patients still receive care in hallways and wait hours or even days to be admitted.—
Dr. Bryce Pulliam,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The North Avenue corridor of East Tosa is home to businesses including Cranky Al's, coffee shops, insurance agencies, auto shops, a romance bookstore, wellness services, and popular bars and restaurants.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The NuLu Streetscape project changes the look of a busy East Market Street corridor with extended curbs meant to make pedestrians more visible and a dedicated cycle track for easier travel on two wheels.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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The militants, who planted explosives in the auditorium, demanded a total withdrawal of Russian military forces from Chechnya.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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On the afternoon of April 15, several students, including the Kamos’ son, were in the school’s auditorium for a rehearsal for the school play.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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The theater is set to include wider seats and more legroom than the average West End theater, as well as bar space at every level, four exclusive premium lounges and private seating boxes, high-speed elevators and 1,600 square meters of lobby space with views of the London skyline.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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For now, the Chamber’s legal challenge represents one of the most direct confrontations between the nation’s largest business lobby and a Republican administration over immigration policy in decades.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Actor Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli have reportedly found a buyer for their Hidden Hills mansion, per TMZ.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
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In today’s luxury market, a million dollars can buy a mansion or a studio apartment—and which one depends almost entirely on the zip code.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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This week, staffing shortages were also reported in control towers in Austin, Chicago-O’Hare, Nashville, Newark and Reagan National airport, as well as FAA centers in Albuquerque, Cleveland, Denver, Fort Worth, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Jacksonville, New York and Washington, DC.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The tower is in Times Square in New York City, where the NFL owners meetings took place.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Accompanying the film screenings around the world, cinema foyers carried installations and themed message walls, and also offered dancefloors and gathering spaces for BTS fans to come together.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Other highlights include a private elevator landing and foyer that lead to a living room and dining area separated by a two-way limestone fireplace and lined with French doors opening to a southern terrace overlooking the city and Hudson River.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Between the blaring boarding call announcements and the cacophony of slot machines, the concourse at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas is deafening.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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The former patio-train concourse will offer a lounge area and lawn games, Trinity Metro announced.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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