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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Beyond that there are long hallways with white tile floors and white walls that lead to rooms full of loud machines taking in, transforming and distributing large amounts of electricity throughout the building.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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For days afterward, parent volunteers patrolled Tavares Middle hallways, their sense of safety shattered.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Don’t let production moguls, powerful lobbies or even presidents dictate what can and cannot be printed or spoken.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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No matter the season, stay at the historic Palmer House, home of one of the most stunning art deco lobbies in the world; book tickets for a play; and stop by Goddess and the Baker for a slice of rainbow cake and a gold glitter latte.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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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 20 Jun. 2026.
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