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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
In practical terms, that means owning the interior of the unit — walls, floors, appliances and the living space itself — while sharing the exterior structure, hallways, elevators, lobbies and amenities such as pools, gyms or parking areas.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Omakase counters are popping up across Miami at a remarkable clip, from Brickell high-rises to Wynwood warehouses to Miami Beach hotel lobbies.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The History of Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial For the past nine years, Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial could only be found in the lobbies and halls of the brand’s properties.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
According to docent Bill Richardson, this type of radio graced hotel lobbies back in the day.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
With Chicago office buildings still at 57% of pre-pandemic occupancy levels in March, according to the latest report by Kastle Systems, Fooda is growing despite a smaller pool of potential downtown foragers hitting their respective lobbies during lunchtime.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Like many lobbies in Japan, this is a liminal space to gather and prepare yourself, not a spot to camp out for more than an hour on your laptop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The Alliance, which lobbies in Washington, DC for nearly all major carmakers including General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen, said in its quarterly Get Connected report that the number of public Level 2 chargers, which are more powerful than most home chargers, increased by 17% over 2024.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Omakase counters are popping up across Miami at a remarkable clip, from Brickell high-rises to Wynwood warehouses to Miami Beach hotel lobbies.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The History of Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial For the past nine years, Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial could only be found in the lobbies and halls of the brand’s properties.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
According to docent Bill Richardson, this type of radio graced hotel lobbies back in the day.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
With Chicago office buildings still at 57% of pre-pandemic occupancy levels in March, according to the latest report by Kastle Systems, Fooda is growing despite a smaller pool of potential downtown foragers hitting their respective lobbies during lunchtime.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Like many lobbies in Japan, this is a liminal space to gather and prepare yourself, not a spot to camp out for more than an hour on your laptop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The Alliance, which lobbies in Washington, DC for nearly all major carmakers including General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen, said in its quarterly Get Connected report that the number of public Level 2 chargers, which are more powerful than most home chargers, increased by 17% over 2024.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobbies
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
Noun
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In practical terms, that means owning the interior of the unit — walls, floors, appliances and the living space itself — while sharing the exterior structure, hallways, elevators, lobbies and amenities such as pools, gyms or parking areas.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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In the hallways, other shouting protesters were held back by Tennessee state troopers.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The expectation of even a modicum of diversity within the halls of government could disappear quickly.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Some bargain hunters poked around, while a handful of old-timers walked the halls for exercise.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Ramirez intentionally planned the truck’s route to move through working-class and industrial corridors rather than traditional art spaces.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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At the beginning of the school year, the NYPD created Youth Safety Zones, where more police personnel are put in areas where teens face the most risk — commuter corridors, bus stops, and routes to and from school.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Lobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobbies. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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