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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
Public distrust of government, amplified by industry lobbies, fuels resistance to policies like health taxes.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Everyone gets better, so lobbies get sweatier.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Here are some of the city's best hotel lobbies that are decked out for the season.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
If the building's laundry rooms, lobbies, and even vacant units don't have their own meters, the landlord can include their utility costs.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Come December, hotel lobbies are illuminated, palm trees shimmer, and restaurants roll out seasonal specialties.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Sharif El-Mekki, a former middle and high school teacher and principal, lobbies for more Black teachers through the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED).
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
The trade deals that emerged in the 1990s reflected the strength of those lobbies.
—Dani Rodrik, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2019
The tower will showcase Missoni’s signature geometric style, integrating the brand’s iconic zigzag patterns and colors into spaces ranging from the expansive lobbies and rooftop terraces to the amenities and interiors of the residences.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Everyone gets better, so lobbies get sweatier.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Here are some of the city's best hotel lobbies that are decked out for the season.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
If the building's laundry rooms, lobbies, and even vacant units don't have their own meters, the landlord can include their utility costs.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Come December, hotel lobbies are illuminated, palm trees shimmer, and restaurants roll out seasonal specialties.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Sharif El-Mekki, a former middle and high school teacher and principal, lobbies for more Black teachers through the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED).
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
The trade deals that emerged in the 1990s reflected the strength of those lobbies.
—Dani Rodrik, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2019
The tower will showcase Missoni’s signature geometric style, integrating the brand’s iconic zigzag patterns and colors into spaces ranging from the expansive lobbies and rooftop terraces to the amenities and interiors of the residences.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobbies
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Clark Montessori High School, too, will stay the same next school year, although its hallways will be even more crowded.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Much of the film’s power comes from Huston’s strategic use of long single takes, often through narrow hallways and tight spaces.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Your journey ends at Santa’s Bazaar, where all your new animal friends will be decking the halls!Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Old movie theaters reborn as concert halls, and young musicians who played with as much power and meaning as the pros.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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With Assad gone and Iran weakened, new commercial routes, reconstruction opportunities, and trade corridors beckon.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Stroll corridors filled with lively conversation; hear and see in faithful detail what transpired almost three centuries ago.Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Lobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobbies. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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