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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An Ocean View King is the best ADA room option since these rooms offer direct, barrier-free access, close proximity to amenities, and indoor corridors with flat surfaces and wider hallways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Portions of the Pentagon had gone into a shelter-in-place earlier Thursday, after officials locked down multiple floors and hallways in response to a potential air hazard situation, according to three officials.—
Steve Beynon,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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There were no ostentatious lobbies, no scene-y pool decks, and no pressure to perform wellness.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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The food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agribusiness lobbies do not need to defeat MAHA in public debate.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Noun
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All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 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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“Entranceways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entranceways. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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