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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
Levine was created in 1991, hosting pop-ups in bank lobbies and mini exhibitions.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
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
This can include restaurant dining sections, open parking lots, office lobbies and shopping aisles.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
This can include restaurant dining sections, open parking lots, office lobbies and shopping aisles.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The pharmaceutical industry, long one of the most powerful lobbies in Washington, is spending more than ever to influence the nation’s capital, Politico tells us.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
Curbing billionaire’s political power Oxfam has advocated for a slew of policy changes to curb the political power of the wealthy, including the regulation of lobbies and campaign financing, as well as imposing wealth taxes to reduce the political and economic powers of the superrich.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
If a warrant does exist, school staff are allowed to verify it, ask why officers are requesting access, and limit entry to public spaces like front offices or lobbies.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Those community locations include recreation centers, police station lobbies and libraries.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
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
This can include restaurant dining sections, open parking lots, office lobbies and shopping aisles.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
This can include restaurant dining sections, open parking lots, office lobbies and shopping aisles.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The pharmaceutical industry, long one of the most powerful lobbies in Washington, is spending more than ever to influence the nation’s capital, Politico tells us.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
Curbing billionaire’s political power Oxfam has advocated for a slew of policy changes to curb the political power of the wealthy, including the regulation of lobbies and campaign financing, as well as imposing wealth taxes to reduce the political and economic powers of the superrich.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
If a warrant does exist, school staff are allowed to verify it, ask why officers are requesting access, and limit entry to public spaces like front offices or lobbies.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Those community locations include recreation centers, police station lobbies and libraries.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobbies
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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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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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The retooling emperor has been disrobed and rightly ridiculed by those far enough removed from the halls of power to speak plainly, the truth now apparent for all to see.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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When walking the halls this week, don’t ignore the less exciting but useful window washer, bartender, or snowblower.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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But in less busy moments — over coffee, in corridors, on shuttles — the talk returned to Greenland, tariffs, and how swiftly policy could alter the investment calculus.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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These corridors allow guests to move between rooms, dining spaces, the spa, and fitness facilities without going outdoors—especially useful in winter—and double as informal galleries lined with work by regional artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Lobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobbies. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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