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as in foyer
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior
our tour group met downstairs in the lobby of the hotel before going out to dinner
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Recent Examples of lobby
After Chapman and police went into a lobby area outside the council room, a loud exchange is heard with Clark at one point excusing himself from the meeting to step out of the council chambers.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
The oil industry lobbies fiercely against such changes, arguing any state that adopts them would drive producers to friendlier regions, causing a blow to state coffers.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 July 2025
In the lobby, were photos of Dr. Covey with celebrities like Oprah.
—Todd Nordstrom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Anthony is also overseeing the menu for the sprawling hotel lobby cocktail bar, Peacock Alley, and room service.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
The oil industry lobbies fiercely against such changes, arguing any state that adopts them would drive producers to friendlier regions, causing a blow to state coffers.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 July 2025
In the lobby, were photos of Dr. Covey with celebrities like Oprah.
—Todd Nordstrom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Anthony is also overseeing the menu for the sprawling hotel lobby cocktail bar, Peacock Alley, and room service.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobby
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Perhaps the most unexpected space in the home is the foyer, where Johansen and the clients agreed that a traditional entryway with a marble floor and center table was too run-of-the-mill.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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The interior includes features such as a custom chandelier in the main foyer that is nearly 20 feet in length, fusing hundreds of glass leaves.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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Whether used in a bedroom, living room, or hallway, pairing sisal with the right paint color can elevate its quiet charm into a standout design element.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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Kane is also focused on adding more color to the building and hallways with displays, murals and a reading nook.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Celebrate local chefs at a new food hall Providence’s Union Station opened in 1898 with 14 rail lines to shuttle passengers across New England.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Entry level candidates can join the deck, engine or steward’s department in an entry-level position by contacting a company or a union hall or training at a maritime academy, college, school or training establishment.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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“Lobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobby. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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