as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
a small entryway to receive visitors
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Recent Examples of entryways
Instead of deep cleaning your entire home, focus on the areas guests will see and use, like entryways, bathrooms, the kitchen, and dining space.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Focus on entryways and living spaces, where guests first arrive and spend the most time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Bench Storage Bench seating in hallways and entryways and banquettes in dining rooms or kitchens seating can provide dual-purpose storage.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
The same is true of other small washable rugs, like rag rugs or floor mats used in kitchens and entryways.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
For entryways, pick up this bench with a sturdy leather seat and a shelf underneath for organizing shoes, umbrellas, and other out-the-door essentials.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
There are six guest rooms with 32-inch entryways and roll-in showers.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Marigolds are bright and hardy and naturally help deter some pests, while impatiens are perfect for shaded porches and small entryways.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
But tile is generally preferred for bathrooms and entryways.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Focus on entryways and living spaces, where guests first arrive and spend the most time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Bench Storage Bench seating in hallways and entryways and banquettes in dining rooms or kitchens seating can provide dual-purpose storage.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
The same is true of other small washable rugs, like rag rugs or floor mats used in kitchens and entryways.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
For entryways, pick up this bench with a sturdy leather seat and a shelf underneath for organizing shoes, umbrellas, and other out-the-door essentials.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
There are six guest rooms with 32-inch entryways and roll-in showers.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Marigolds are bright and hardy and naturally help deter some pests, while impatiens are perfect for shaded porches and small entryways.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
But tile is generally preferred for bathrooms and entryways.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entryways
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
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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“Entryways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entryways. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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