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
Noun
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The following dozen rooms and hallways are Dolce&Gabbana’s homage to Italy’s artisanal excellence.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Love it or hate it, this week the hallways of Valor are louder.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The floor is covered with custom wool carpeting similar to that found in office lobbies and the dressing rooms sport reclaimed wood doors with green glass windows, sourced from Hayama, Kanagawa.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The campaign features the models outfitted in fits from Amiri’s spring-summer collection, accessorized by martinis, sunglasses, room keys, hand bags and more framed by hotel suites, lobbies and pools.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 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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“Entranceways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entranceways. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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