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as in lobby
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior
theatergoers crowded the foyer during the play's intermission
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Recent Examples of foyer
Signs in the foyer paid tribute ton the Sherman Brothers song contributions in TV, film and theme parks.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
The interior includes features such as a custom chandelier in the main foyer that is nearly 20 feet in length, fusing hundreds of glass leaves.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
Perhaps the most unexpected space in the home is the foyer, where Johansen and the clients agreed that a traditional entryway with a marble floor and center table was too run-of-the-mill.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
The open stairs in the entry foyer lead to the family room on the second floor.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
The interior includes features such as a custom chandelier in the main foyer that is nearly 20 feet in length, fusing hundreds of glass leaves.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
Perhaps the most unexpected space in the home is the foyer, where Johansen and the clients agreed that a traditional entryway with a marble floor and center table was too run-of-the-mill.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
The open stairs in the entry foyer lead to the family room on the second floor.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foyer
Noun
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But there is something sweetly comical about strangers passing each other in the lobby wearing flowered robes and rubber sandals, eyes politely averted.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Live music across the property, dance classes teaching the steps to salsa and bomba y plena, domino tournaments, a vintage photo booth in the lobby and so much more await travelers.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Whether used in a bedroom, living room, or hallway, pairing sisal with the right paint color can elevate its quiet charm into a standout design element.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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Kane is also focused on adding more color to the building and hallways with displays, murals and a reading nook.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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“Foyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foyer. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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