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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 porches
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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Recent Examples of galleries
Asked about the report, a spokesperson for the Smithsonian, which oversees 21 museums, galleries and the national zoo, told ABC News that the institution remains committed to impartial learning.
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Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
6 July 2026
East Hampton Main Beach, plus the shops, restaurants, and galleries of Main Street are all within two miles of the property.
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Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2026
Alongside the performance spaces, visitors will find exhibition galleries, rehearsal studios, educational facilities, screening rooms, restaurants, libraries and a suite of public spaces.
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New Atlas,
5 July 2026
The village deserves a few hours on foot, too—the Old Town's narrow streets are lined with independent art galleries, hole-in-the-wall pastry shops, and a mix of designer boutiques and summer pop-ups.
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Karli Poliziani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
Here in Washington, the story of America is on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s 21 museums and galleries.
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NBC news,
5 July 2026
Its historic, walkable Sonoma Plaza, an hour north of San Francisco, offers diverse dining, galleries, and events.
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Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Dancers are turning to each other for support and professional favors, and are performing in unconventional venues, including art galleries.
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Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Costume Institute’s main dedicated galleries previously languished in the basement, and the department is responsible for raising most of its own budget each year, a task accomplished in large part by its annual fund-raiser, the starry Met Gala.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
6 July 2026
East Hampton Main Beach, plus the shops, restaurants, and galleries of Main Street are all within two miles of the property.
—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2026
Alongside the performance spaces, visitors will find exhibition galleries, rehearsal studios, educational facilities, screening rooms, restaurants, libraries and a suite of public spaces.
—
New Atlas,
5 July 2026
The village deserves a few hours on foot, too—the Old Town's narrow streets are lined with independent art galleries, hole-in-the-wall pastry shops, and a mix of designer boutiques and summer pop-ups.
—
Karli Poliziani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
Here in Washington, the story of America is on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s 21 museums and galleries.
—
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Its historic, walkable Sonoma Plaza, an hour north of San Francisco, offers diverse dining, galleries, and events.
—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Dancers are turning to each other for support and professional favors, and are performing in unconventional venues, including art galleries.
—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Costume Institute’s main dedicated galleries previously languished in the basement, and the department is responsible for raising most of its own budget each year, a task accomplished in large part by its annual fund-raiser, the starry Met Gala.
—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleries
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The decision severely hampered local planning for America’s 250th anniversary, disrupting history projects, museums and educational programs nationwide.
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Beccari has personally called on Massimo Osanna, the head of national museums at Italy’s culture ministry, to ensure the location is ready on time.
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The Gaviota rest areas serve one of California's busiest coastal corridors, used by commuters, tourists and long-distance travelers moving between Southern and Central California.
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After strikes on ships and the halt of ferry operations, Russia now depends solely on narrow land and bridge corridors.
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Pay special attention to areas where porches, decks, and foundations meet the ground.
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Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
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To that end, the firm drew inspiration from the shapes of farmland structures and conceived a cluster of interconnected buildings that flow from one to another with a series of hallways.
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Immigrants crowded waiting rooms and spilled into hallways as clerks raced to process around 100 people scheduled for an administrative hearing that morning.
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With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.
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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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