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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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Recent Examples of foyer
Straight ahead from the entry foyer is the living room.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
Enter a two-story foyer, polished hardwood floors and a striking staircase.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
An interior glass vestibule was added at the front door to create a small foyer, while the interiors unfold around a sculptural central staircase, leading to a private rooftop garden that crowns the home.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Let Details Shine This natural fabric's simplicity leaves room for the interesting architectural elements of this foyer take center stage.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
Enter a two-story foyer, polished hardwood floors and a striking staircase.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
An interior glass vestibule was added at the front door to create a small foyer, while the interiors unfold around a sculptural central staircase, leading to a private rooftop garden that crowns the home.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
Let Details Shine This natural fabric's simplicity leaves room for the interesting architectural elements of this foyer take center stage.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foyer
Noun
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But it’s also known for its cake shop in the lobby.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Carol Carroll was arrested on suspicion of murder after sheriff's deputies responded to Morris Manor Apartments and found 73-year-old Robert Tucker with multiple stab wounds to his torso in the lobby of the facility on Tuesday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
15 May 2025
Noun
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This sunny rattan piece is a no-brainer addition to any room, whether used as an entertainment center, dining room bar, or hallway linen cabinet.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Three upstairs bedrooms serviced by a hallway kitchenette include an ocean-view primary suite boasting a walk-in closet and a bath outfitted with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a steam shower, with a lower-level den doubling as a fourth bedroom.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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“Foyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foyer. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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