as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
a small entryway to receive visitors
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Recent Examples of entryways
From entryways piled with winter gear to kitchen counters crowded with mail and school papers, small organizational upgrades can make a big impact.
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Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
To remedy this, Matkom said Gorman and Company has earmarked funds in its annual budget to upgrade locks in the entryways at Fifth Street School.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Keep your flowers in a location that is bright but avoid direct sunlight, and keep them away from drafts, or entryways where large temperature fluctuations are likely.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Funding should be provided for entryways and perimeters for all school campuses.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Use area rugs in high-traffic areas like entryways or in spaces where kids and pets play to prevent scratches.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Foyers and entryways often open to the main living area as well.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
And the board also approved more bids related to the district’s plan to construct secure entryways at the district’s school buildings.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Still, stone flooring is a popular option in kitchens, bathrooms and entryways, especially because of its durability.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
To remedy this, Matkom said Gorman and Company has earmarked funds in its annual budget to upgrade locks in the entryways at Fifth Street School.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Keep your flowers in a location that is bright but avoid direct sunlight, and keep them away from drafts, or entryways where large temperature fluctuations are likely.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Funding should be provided for entryways and perimeters for all school campuses.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Use area rugs in high-traffic areas like entryways or in spaces where kids and pets play to prevent scratches.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Foyers and entryways often open to the main living area as well.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
And the board also approved more bids related to the district’s plan to construct secure entryways at the district’s school buildings.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Still, stone flooring is a popular option in kitchens, bathrooms and entryways, especially because of its durability.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entryways
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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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“Entryways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entryways. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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