as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
a small entryway to receive visitors
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Recent Examples of entryways
Still, stone flooring is a popular option in kitchens, bathrooms and entryways, especially because of its durability.
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Front doors began to open onto building entryways, revealing deserted courtyards inside.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Caktraie 5-Pack Stackable Storage Basket Getting closets and entryways organized will be a snap with this five-piece stackable storage basket set.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Laundry hampers are more likely to be used if they are placed in spots where dirty clothes are removed—bathrooms, bedroom closets, mudrooms, and entryways.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
The school board also approved on Monday additional bid packages for the secure entryways being managed by Pepper Construction, in the amount of $373,300.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Use whole cloves or soak cotton balls in clove oil and set them near entryways, in the pantry, or in other places where there’s mouse activity.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
That includes a new focus on the city’s entryways, the restoration of several murals, and a collaboration between Free Library of Philadelphia in a community printmaking project.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s why houses have entryways or a mud room.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Dan Simms, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Front doors began to open onto building entryways, revealing deserted courtyards inside.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Caktraie 5-Pack Stackable Storage Basket Getting closets and entryways organized will be a snap with this five-piece stackable storage basket set.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Laundry hampers are more likely to be used if they are placed in spots where dirty clothes are removed—bathrooms, bedroom closets, mudrooms, and entryways.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
The school board also approved on Monday additional bid packages for the secure entryways being managed by Pepper Construction, in the amount of $373,300.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Use whole cloves or soak cotton balls in clove oil and set them near entryways, in the pantry, or in other places where there’s mouse activity.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
That includes a new focus on the city’s entryways, the restoration of several murals, and a collaboration between Free Library of Philadelphia in a community printmaking project.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s why houses have entryways or a mud room.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entryways
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And for bonus points, an antique pew can make for excellent seating around a dining table or in hallways.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the broadcast clip, Gauff — who wore a neon orange tennis dress — walked in the inner hallways of the tennis stadium away from public view and positioned herself behind a low barrier, before repeatedly slamming her racket into the concrete floor.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Levine was created in 1991, hosting pop-ups in bank lobbies and mini exhibitions.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Understand what a warrant permits ICE doesn’t need a warrant to access areas that are open to the public, such as lobbies and parking lots.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 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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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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“Entryways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entryways. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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