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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
After Chapman and police went into a lobby area outside the council room, a loud exchange is heard with Clark at one point excusing himself from the meeting to step out of the council chambers.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
The oil industry lobbies fiercely against such changes, arguing any state that adopts them would drive producers to friendlier regions, causing a blow to state coffers.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 July 2025
In the lobby, were photos of Dr. Covey with celebrities like Oprah.
—Todd Nordstrom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Anthony is also overseeing the menu for the sprawling hotel lobby cocktail bar, Peacock Alley, and room service.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
The oil industry lobbies fiercely against such changes, arguing any state that adopts them would drive producers to friendlier regions, causing a blow to state coffers.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 July 2025
In the lobby, were photos of Dr. Covey with celebrities like Oprah.
—Todd Nordstrom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Anthony is also overseeing the menu for the sprawling hotel lobby cocktail bar, Peacock Alley, and room service.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobby
Noun
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Each is approximately 9 feet by 6 ½ feet each, and were painted directly on the foyer's plaster walls.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Just inside, a thurible, or incense lantern, hangs in the foyer.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Noun
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That’s important, since walking through the hallways from testing room to testing room can feel a little like being in an Aaron Sorkin show.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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Officers surrounded Lindsey, with some cops on the stairwell and others in a hallway on the other side of the door, according to a civil complaint.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Noun
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To get a taste of Vancouver, head to one of the city’s food halls like the Granville Island Public Market or Lonsdale Quay Market.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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Entry level candidates can join the deck, engine or steward’s department in an entry-level position by contacting a company or a union hall or training at a maritime academy, college, school or training establishment.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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“Lobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobby. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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