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galleries

noun

plural of gallery

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 Dive into our photo galleries for the standout performances, colorful crowd moments and scenes from around the grounds. — James Ward, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 The main pedestrian street is lined with galleries, artisan workshops, and shops selling local honey, textiles, and marble objects worth the extra suitcase weight. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Others defended the work, saying Banksy’s murals attract visitors and make art accessible outside traditional museums and galleries. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Guests have access to the finest entertainment and cultural adventures, including galleries, museums, West End theatres and the famous Royal Opera & Ballet. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The setting is a significant part of the appeal; after exploring the galleries, visitors can wander through the landscaped gardens or sit overlooking the Bosphorus. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 The news comes as powerhouses like David Zwirner and Pace, alongside a cohort of small and midsize galleries, shutter locations and cut staff and artists to contend with a turbulent art market. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026 Downtown is filled with independent galleries (be sure to browse Sivertson for regional art), bookstores, outfitters, and cafes, reflecting the community’s long-standing arts scene. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Marietta Square Art Walk Stroll Marietta Square at the monthly first-Friday Art Walk, featuring local artists, galleries and dining and shopping experiences. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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As ARTnews‘s Sarah Douglas reported in January, there are easily two dozen director openings at museums across the country.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
The crime followed a series of high-profile heists at major European museums, including the theft in October of French crown jewels and other items worth 88 million euros ($101 million) from the Louvre in Paris.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

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Much of their time is spent patrolling tourist corridors and downtown transit hubs, areas where crime is generally low.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Dam structures are known to sever historical migration corridors, trapping species between feeding grounds and spawning waters.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

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Its bold form and foliage make for a dramatic addition to patios and porches.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
The walkable neighborhood will feature front porches, sidewalks and landscaped green spaces, creating an environment that encourages neighborhood engagement and community connection.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of porches

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The hallways are dressed in leafy wallpaper, and the bathroom’s green-and-cream checkerboard tiling feels like it was pulled right out of the Mackenzie-Childs catalogue.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026
Bookstores needed a similar rehaul and every bit of Nike branding – on office, arena and stadium walls and hallways – had to be swapped in a no-swoosh left behind conversion to three stripes.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of hallways

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While PennDOT already has created over 30 wildlife crossings, the establishment of the new cohesive group of state agency stakeholders is likely to accelerate building the safe animal passageways and reverse the high collision rate with motorists.

— Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Grand Victorians, generous prewars, scalloped trims, curved passageways, impossibly high ceilings, and hardwood floors for days.

— Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 24 July 2026

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