as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
the visitor thoughtfully removed her snow-covered hat and gloves in the entranceway
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Recent Examples of entranceways
For those closer to the surface, this means vast entranceways and skylights that bathe their concourses in light.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entranceways
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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
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In the broadcast clip, Gauff — who wore a neon orange tennis dress — walked in the inner hallways of the tennis stadium away from public view and positioned herself behind a low barrier, before repeatedly slamming her racket into the concrete floor.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Levine was created in 1991, hosting pop-ups in bank lobbies and mini exhibitions.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Understand what a warrant permits ICE doesn’t need a warrant to access areas that are open to the public, such as lobbies and parking lots.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Barbican Centre in London will close for a year beginning in June 2028 as part of a five-year, £240 million ($320 million) renovation that will see major improvements to the arts hub’s foyers, terrace, and conservatory.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Dec. 2025
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Accompanying the film screenings around the world, cinema foyers carried installations and themed message walls, and also offered dancefloors and gathering spaces for BTS fans to come together.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Entranceways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entranceways. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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