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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
Seals was inducted into the Greater Syracuse Hall of Fame in 2016, according to the bio provided by the hall.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Mead Hall is the beating heart of Berk and the village’s main gathering hall.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
In the mayhem, the Communards set fire to the city, including the Tuileries Palace, the Palais de Justice and the Hôtel de Ville, which served as the city hall of Paris and the seat of the Communard government.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 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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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Mead Hall is the beating heart of Berk and the village’s main gathering hall.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
In the mayhem, the Communards set fire to the city, including the Tuileries Palace, the Palais de Justice and the Hôtel de Ville, which served as the city hall of Paris and the seat of the Communard government.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 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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Connected to the main dining area is a long hallway leading to the bar.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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About 10 live German cockroaches were discovered around the facility, including in the kitchen, storage rooms and a shared hallway.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 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
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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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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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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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When the Gilded Age architect Thomas Hastings put up the mansion, in 1914, it was conceived as a residence for the family as well as for the collection.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, Jacob and Spencer set the mansion on fire to destroy any evidence of what happened there.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
6 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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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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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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In May, United will begin Dulles-Dakar service: Next year, the airport will open a 14-gate $700 million concourse for United.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Jenny Craig Pavilion seats 5,100, a slight increase, but has more concession stands, more bathrooms, a bigger concourse and all chairback seats.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hall. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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