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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
Like many lobbies in Japan, this is a liminal space to gather and prepare yourself, not a spot to camp out for more than an hour on your laptop.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The Alliance, which lobbies in Washington, DC for nearly all major carmakers including General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen, said in its quarterly Get Connected report that the number of public Level 2 chargers, which are more powerful than most home chargers, increased by 17% over 2024.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
That expansion came directly from watching players socialize in pre-game lobbies.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
As part of the deal, the Peacock Theater will get a facelift, including upgrades to its stage, sound and lighting systems, lobbies, backstage facilities, and additional production-critical areas.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
Passengers standing in massive security lines have filled terminal lobbies and stretched out the door at times in Houston, New Orleans and Atlanta.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
As landlord for the Academy Awards, AEG upgrade the theater extensively including its stage, lighting and sound, the lobbies and backstage areas, and production facilities.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Marty Project, a nonprofit that lobbies for replacing dogs in laboratory testing with scientific alternatives, posted updates on its Facebook page saying the dogs taken from the facility are safe.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The Alliance, which lobbies in Washington, DC for nearly all major carmakers including General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen, said in its quarterly Get Connected report that the number of public Level 2 chargers, which are more powerful than most home chargers, increased by 17% over 2024.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
That expansion came directly from watching players socialize in pre-game lobbies.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
As part of the deal, the Peacock Theater will get a facelift, including upgrades to its stage, sound and lighting systems, lobbies, backstage facilities, and additional production-critical areas.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
Passengers standing in massive security lines have filled terminal lobbies and stretched out the door at times in Houston, New Orleans and Atlanta.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
As landlord for the Academy Awards, AEG upgrade the theater extensively including its stage, lighting and sound, the lobbies and backstage areas, and production facilities.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Marty Project, a nonprofit that lobbies for replacing dogs in laboratory testing with scientific alternatives, posted updates on its Facebook page saying the dogs taken from the facility are safe.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobbies
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
Noun
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The hallways and rooms of the historic Odd Fellows Building nestled in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood were once a hub for Black businesses and social life in the early 20th century.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The complaint also raises concerns about security measures, alleging there were no cameras in hallways or elevators.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The first-floor entrance to the exhibit halls at the convention center featured vehicle bookends.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian diaspora has made its presence felt throughout the three-day gathering, chanting in the convention center halls, sometimes arm-in-arm with the overwhelmingly pro-Trump crowd, and cheering on speakers who support toppling the regime.—
Moriah Thomas,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the years that followed—‘til 1964 when army HQ decamped to the Ministry of Defence across the way—between 2500 and 3000 army and civil service personnel surged the two and a half miles of corridors on a daily basis.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Zelenskyy has also positioned Ukraine as a potential partner in safeguarding global trade routes, offering assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by sharing Ukraine’s experiences securing maritime corridors in the Black Sea.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Lobbies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobbies. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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