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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
It was created around Shanghai in the mid- to late 1800s and became a popular part of the port city’s nightlife and courtesan halls.
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Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
The German microbrewery/restaurant has installed new TVs in its bier hall and at the bar for your viewing pleasure.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
The film will have its world premiere at the CPH:DOX 2025 opening gala in the concert hall of the Royal Danish Academy of Music on March 19.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
What is Justin? Down the hall from Justin’s development offices, in a small gymnasium with worn wooden floors, several dozen retirees sat around foldable plastic tables with paper plates of catered Whataburger at hand.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
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Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
The German microbrewery/restaurant has installed new TVs in its bier hall and at the bar for your viewing pleasure.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
The film will have its world premiere at the CPH:DOX 2025 opening gala in the concert hall of the Royal Danish Academy of Music on March 19.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
What is Justin? Down the hall from Justin’s development offices, in a small gymnasium with worn wooden floors, several dozen retirees sat around foldable plastic tables with paper plates of catered Whataburger at hand.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hall
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The hallways outside the locker room, where people congregated behind the scenes, trafficked in relationships.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump's mug shot, one of the most infamous photos of the president that became a symbol of defiance for Trump and his supporters, now proudly hangs in the hallway outside the Oval Office.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its presence was strongest along the I-35 corridor from San Antonio to Dallas and in southeast Texas, the ADL said.—
Megan Stringer,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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People traveling through the corridor must still navigate a checkpoint and the destruction wrought by 15 months of Israeli bombardment.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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The auditorium, which seats 625 people, was at capacity and could no longer seat people, according to a West Hartford firefighter.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the school’s plays, students in the tech club work at other events, even for clients renting the auditorium for conferences or fundraisers.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The day before feds snagged him in the lobby of the Park Hyatt Hotel on Sept. 16, 2024, Nicole says Combs pleaded with her to visit.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Rush Hour director was spotted amongst NATPE attendees in the lobby of the InterContinental Hotel.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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The mansion belongs to Jennifer, who’s surprised to find Fernando sleeping nude in her bed.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Last November, Herbie added to the batch of homes, reportedly spending $38 million on a 5,800-square-foot waterfront mansion in West Palm Beach.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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The 13-story tower, Spartan Village on the Paseo, can accommodate roughly 700 beds.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: Super Bowl fans in the suites are eating the most expensive food — seafood towers, tomahawk steaks and sushi.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
9 Feb. 2025
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Once Upon a Crime Bookstore will sell books beginning at 7 p.m. in the foyer outside the auditorium.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the entry loggia, next to a courtyard housing date palm trees, is the foyer.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
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Work is also being done to improve the grandstand concourses and there are plans to fill in the two corners of the ground that remain open to the elements.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Kate then emerged and held a little girl named Grace's hand to walk across the concourse outside the gallery.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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