as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
a small entryway to receive visitors
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Recent Examples of entryways
Carrying it in a pocket or wearing it as jewelry can provide a sense of grounding and peace of mind throughout the day, while placing it near doors and entryways is said to safeguard the home.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
For hallways, mud rooms, kitchen runners, or entryways, jute is also exceptionally affordable and can blend into all kinds of environments.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
The Japandi design style—a hybrid of Japanese and Scandinavian styles—has clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic that’s ideal for small entryways where a larger or more ornate style would overpower the space.
—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
Another project the district has pushed for is upgrading the entryways to school buildings to be more secure.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Use area rugs in high-traffic areas like entryways or in spaces where kids and pets play to prevent scratches.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
The versatile piece can be placed in entryways, living rooms, or over beds.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Low pile rugs are less than a quarter-inch thick and are ideal for high traffic areas, such as hallways and entryways.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
For hallways, mud rooms, kitchen runners, or entryways, jute is also exceptionally affordable and can blend into all kinds of environments.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
The Japandi design style—a hybrid of Japanese and Scandinavian styles—has clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic that’s ideal for small entryways where a larger or more ornate style would overpower the space.
—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
Another project the district has pushed for is upgrading the entryways to school buildings to be more secure.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Use area rugs in high-traffic areas like entryways or in spaces where kids and pets play to prevent scratches.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
The versatile piece can be placed in entryways, living rooms, or over beds.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Low pile rugs are less than a quarter-inch thick and are ideal for high traffic areas, such as hallways and entryways.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entryways
Noun
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These hallways are so dark that my eyes had to adjust to make out the rust-red carpet and the subtle room numbers on the floors.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Lots of cleaning carts filled the hallways.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hotel lobbies under construction were chaotic up close.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Smashing Machine is in many more theaters than that, but Safdie is still donning the sandwich board and hanging out in lobbies.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 21 Oct. 2025.
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