as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
a small entryway to receive visitors
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Recent Examples of entryways
Marigolds are bright and hardy and naturally help deter some pests, while impatiens are perfect for shaded porches and small entryways.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
These surfaces become especially slick in areas prone to moisture or condensation, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
But tile is generally preferred for bathrooms and entryways.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Grab a shoe storage bench that’s great for decluttering entryways and a small-space-friendly corner bookcase.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
High-traffic areas like entryways and kitchens often collect clutter without clear systems in place.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Mess easily builds up in entryways and hallways, so grab this console table to keep things organized.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The county said the warehouse had also been modified with low-visibility mesh at the exterior entryways without a building permit.
—Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
This is particularly important in entryways, where clutter can accumulate.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
These surfaces become especially slick in areas prone to moisture or condensation, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
But tile is generally preferred for bathrooms and entryways.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Grab a shoe storage bench that’s great for decluttering entryways and a small-space-friendly corner bookcase.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
High-traffic areas like entryways and kitchens often collect clutter without clear systems in place.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Mess easily builds up in entryways and hallways, so grab this console table to keep things organized.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The county said the warehouse had also been modified with low-visibility mesh at the exterior entryways without a building permit.
—Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
This is particularly important in entryways, where clutter can accumulate.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entryways
Noun
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Why do so many people want to roam these hallways?—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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There are these hallways leading to other sections, leading to other sections, that you can kind of get lost in, which is a really evocative feeling to be filming within.—
Bridget Knowles,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Add in the signature fragrance, a welcome cup of tea, and live music that plays throughout the day, and this has to be one of the most Chinese-style hotel lobbies in Beijing’s top echelon of hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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According to the Free Speech Coalition, which actively tracks and lobbies against age-verification laws in the United States, 26 states currently have laws in effect, while dozens of other pieces of legislation are either yet to be implemented or still in consideration.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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
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“Entryways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entryways. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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