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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
Curbing billionaire’s political power Oxfam has advocated for a slew of policy changes to curb the political power of the wealthy, including the regulation of lobbies and campaign financing, as well as imposing wealth taxes to reduce the political and economic powers of the superrich.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Inside, a worker in the lobby tried to assure them that the hotel did not serve Nazis.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Most guests arrive by water taxi, entering a marble-floored lobby enveloped by original frescoes and architectural motifs that reflect the building’s 18th-century royal heritage.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
If a warrant does exist, school staff are allowed to verify it, ask why officers are requesting access, and limit entry to public spaces like front offices or lobbies.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Inside, a worker in the lobby tried to assure them that the hotel did not serve Nazis.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Most guests arrive by water taxi, entering a marble-floored lobby enveloped by original frescoes and architectural motifs that reflect the building’s 18th-century royal heritage.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
If a warrant does exist, school staff are allowed to verify it, ask why officers are requesting access, and limit entry to public spaces like front offices or lobbies.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobby
Noun
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Steps from the foyer, an office could be converted into a multi-purpose room, but currently includes a substantial desk, shelves, and storage.—
Des Moines Register,
Des Moines Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Upon entering the foyer, I was greeted by a growling animatronic Chewbacca, playfully adorned with a Christmas hat for the holiday season.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Use hallway conversations, Slack channels, email threads, and weekly meetings to share your work across the office.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And for bonus points, an antique pew can make for excellent seating around a dining table or in hallways.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The message echoing through the halls of Davos this year was that businesses and governments should no longer be putting plans in place to navigate periods of temporary disruption.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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More than 200 people attended the town hall, including arts councils from across the north state.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Lobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobby. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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