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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
In the main lobby, around 130 arcade games flash and buzz.
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Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The shootout in the lobby of The Matrix (1999) was also a major influence for how combat should look and feel.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
After lunch, Tracy and I walked back to the hotel to meet Paola Ramos, our Peruvian guide, and our new tour mates in the lobby.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The Independence Inn—where Lorelai worked as a maid during the first three seasons—had a formal vibe with a dark color palette and mahogany wood throughout the lobby area (including that fireplace).
—Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The shootout in the lobby of The Matrix (1999) was also a major influence for how combat should look and feel.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
After lunch, Tracy and I walked back to the hotel to meet Paola Ramos, our Peruvian guide, and our new tour mates in the lobby.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The Independence Inn—where Lorelai worked as a maid during the first three seasons—had a formal vibe with a dark color palette and mahogany wood throughout the lobby area (including that fireplace).
—Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobby
Noun
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The interior features a two-story circular foyer, natural fireplace, and a primary suite with a marble bath, according to the listing.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The large entry foyer is lined with wood wainscoting and set up as a study with a desk and a cozy armchair.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The exhibition will unfold with an introductory sound installation leading into a hallway that introduces six galleries with themes of gothic, psychological, science, slasher, religion and ghosts.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Several foods inside the cooler and freezer were missing covers, as were bulk ingredient containers in the dry storage hallway area.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Town hall attendees expressed concerns about keeping quality teachers in Fort Worth ISD and making sure the board of managers reflects the concerns of parents.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Nov. 2025
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The anime community is well-represented too; fans in Chainsaw Man, Dan Da Dan, Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia costumes can be seen sauntering down the halls, snapping selfies together.—
Nikki Birch,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Lobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobby. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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