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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
theatergoers crowded the foyer during the play's intermission
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Inside, a small vestibule is followed by a larger foyer with a staircase to the second floor.
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
In this foyer, everything from the walls to the millwork to the doors and the balusters are saturated in White Dove.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Oak floors and intricate paneling throughout the residence start in the foyer, where a central staircase leads to the upper-floor bedroom.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Behind the front door is a foyer, added in a recent renovation, and straight ahead is the combined living and dining area, where the ceilings are wood paneled and a Scandinavian-style gas stove sits before windows overlooking the deck.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
In this foyer, everything from the walls to the millwork to the doors and the balusters are saturated in White Dove.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Oak floors and intricate paneling throughout the residence start in the foyer, where a central staircase leads to the upper-floor bedroom.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Behind the front door is a foyer, added in a recent renovation, and straight ahead is the combined living and dining area, where the ceilings are wood paneled and a Scandinavian-style gas stove sits before windows overlooking the deck.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Foyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foyer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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