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as in foyers
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior
our tour group met downstairs in the lobby of the hotel before going out to dinner
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as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
the ticket booth is located in the theater's outer lobby
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Recent Examples of lobbies
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.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
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
The list included hurricane impact glass, common area renovations, lobbies, elevators, bathrooms, roof replacements and HVAC replacements.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Where does Hilton get the furniture and decor for its lobbies?
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
My exclusive list contains only the most dependable, most glamorous, and most delicious restaurants, coffee shops, and hotel lobbies the city has to offer.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Machine and Centurion intend to redesign the lobbies and offer a third-floor club whose features include private workspaces, social lounges, a catering kitchen, an outdoor terrace, a 75-foot pool, a hot tub, and barbecue areas.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Erdoğan’s speeches are full of practical advice about how to destroy the left, such as calling progressives lazy, impractical alcoholics funded by globalist lobbies and contrasting the efficiency of an imperial president with the messiness of parliamentary policymaking.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
Others were laid out on stretchers in dorm lobbies.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
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
The list included hurricane impact glass, common area renovations, lobbies, elevators, bathrooms, roof replacements and HVAC replacements.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Where does Hilton get the furniture and decor for its lobbies?
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
My exclusive list contains only the most dependable, most glamorous, and most delicious restaurants, coffee shops, and hotel lobbies the city has to offer.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Machine and Centurion intend to redesign the lobbies and offer a third-floor club whose features include private workspaces, social lounges, a catering kitchen, an outdoor terrace, a 75-foot pool, a hot tub, and barbecue areas.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Erdoğan’s speeches are full of practical advice about how to destroy the left, such as calling progressives lazy, impractical alcoholics funded by globalist lobbies and contrasting the efficiency of an imperial president with the messiness of parliamentary policymaking.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
Others were laid out on stretchers in dorm lobbies.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobbies
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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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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
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His many accomplishments include state championships, conference titles, many winning seasons and membership in two halls of fame.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Pepper spray bans Thirty-five states — and seven California counties — have banned pepper spray in juvenile halls.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Traffic jams and street closings Miami Beach police will be working key corridors to manage traffic flow, ease congestion and give tickets for violations.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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With vacant storefronts dotting some of the city's most popular corridors, Miami Beach is rolling out a bold new strategy to revive its famed commercial districts.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Lobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobbies. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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