as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
a small entryway to receive visitors
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Recent Examples of entryways
Expansive lawns, multiple patios, and intimate courtyards throughout the property create spaces for gatherings of any size, while the careful integration of architecture and landscape—bridges, circular entryways, waterfalls, and streams—ensures a sense of discovery at every turn.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The open wood shelves and steel frame give it a modern and sleek appearance that goes well in entryways, living rooms, and bedrooms.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Insulated door curtains are perfect for sunroom doors and entryways that let in drafts every time someone opens the door.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
To make the get the most out of even the smallest of entryways, designers generally advise incorporating a functional furniture piece into the mix.
—Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
The building also features secure entryways.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Most entryways are designed for maximum efficiency in navigating the room.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Like with a private jet, there are no congested entryways for pickups and drop-offs; instead, guests arrive at a separate facility across the airfield.
—Chris Dong, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
That price includes the bids for construction of the entryways, as well as expenses like furniture, security cameras and scanners, architectural costs and fees and permits, District 204’s Chief School Business Official Matthew Shipley told The Beacon-News on Tuesday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The open wood shelves and steel frame give it a modern and sleek appearance that goes well in entryways, living rooms, and bedrooms.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Insulated door curtains are perfect for sunroom doors and entryways that let in drafts every time someone opens the door.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
To make the get the most out of even the smallest of entryways, designers generally advise incorporating a functional furniture piece into the mix.
—Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
The building also features secure entryways.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Most entryways are designed for maximum efficiency in navigating the room.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Like with a private jet, there are no congested entryways for pickups and drop-offs; instead, guests arrive at a separate facility across the airfield.
—Chris Dong, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
That price includes the bids for construction of the entryways, as well as expenses like furniture, security cameras and scanners, architectural costs and fees and permits, District 204’s Chief School Business Official Matthew Shipley told The Beacon-News on Tuesday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entryways
Noun
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Classrooms, playgrounds — even hallways — were obstacles.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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During the summer months, immigration judges had already had to contend with an outsized enforcement presence in normally empty courtroom hallways.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Post office counter service will be closed, but self-service kiosks in lobbies will be operating.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Populists, protectionists, fossil-fuel lobbies, to name a few.—
Natalie Unterstell,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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Elsewhere, three private elevator foyers are each wrapped in Chanel jacket–inspired wallpaper.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Entryways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entryways. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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