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as in foyer
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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Recent Examples of lobby
While in the hotel lobby Tuesday, a small group of fans stopped Jake for pictures.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Effortless young couples dressed in designer beachwear roam the lobby, while suited business executives pass by in the elevator on their way up to the Horizon Lounge—an exclusive space for guests to work, relax or eat while enjoying striking views of the Mediterranean coast.
—Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
The two lobby groups had strongly objected to the original tariffs and urged the Italian government to intervene.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Italian farm lobby Coldiretti and another food industry association, Filiera Italia, welcomed the development.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Effortless young couples dressed in designer beachwear roam the lobby, while suited business executives pass by in the elevator on their way up to the Horizon Lounge—an exclusive space for guests to work, relax or eat while enjoying striking views of the Mediterranean coast.
—Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
The two lobby groups had strongly objected to the original tariffs and urged the Italian government to intervene.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Italian farm lobby Coldiretti and another food industry association, Filiera Italia, welcomed the development.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobby
Noun
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Flynn and 17-year-old Patrick Randall entered the Smarts’ Derry condominium and forced Gregory Smart to his knees in the foyer.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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With its own foyer and private sitting area complemented by a fireplace, the primary wing is an ideal place to wind down.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Citrus Heights Mexican restaurant was closed after health inspectors discovered nine live and dead German cockroaches in various areas including rice and bean bulk containers, wire rack storage and the hallway.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The prosecutors’ filing noted that Dugan’s lawyers have repeatedly argued that Flores-Ruiz and his attorney re-entered the public hallway near the entrance to Dugan’s courtroom — and were quickly spotted by federal agents.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The duo sat together in front of the hall as Donald Glover delivered their induction speech.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Just outside of Sacramento, California, on the grounds of the former McClellan Air Force Base, the Aerospace Museum of California is home to a 40,000-square-foot exhibit hall and a four-acre outdoor Air Park.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Lobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobby. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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