as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
admittance to the country club requires sponsorship from a current member
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Recent Examples of admittance
Typically, the Legislature is open to the public seven days a week with little security or screening for metal devices prior to admittance.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 June 2025
In the past year, Norris — who uses a wheelchair — had been admitted to the hospital multiple times, but his admittance about two months ago was unlike any of the others.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
In 2022, the school had the second highest admittance rate to a UC campus among all public high schools in the region, according to the school.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
In addition to being denied admittance to the press pool, AP reporters have also been turned away from larger events open to the broader White House press corps, the outlet said in court papers.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 June 2025
In the past year, Norris — who uses a wheelchair — had been admitted to the hospital multiple times, but his admittance about two months ago was unlike any of the others.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
In 2022, the school had the second highest admittance rate to a UC campus among all public high schools in the region, according to the school.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
In addition to being denied admittance to the press pool, AP reporters have also been turned away from larger events open to the broader White House press corps, the outlet said in court papers.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittance
Noun
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Nordic countries are known for being happy, with high incomes, robust welfare support and easy access to nature.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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These groups and their supporters now have access to the top levers of government, either through official roles in the agency or through the administration’s adoption of their views.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Free admission to the gardens during the festival.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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But the dream-school mindset treats admissions as a prize to be won rather than a path to be traveled.—
Jeffrey Selingo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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She’s laid off half the staff and joked about padlocking the door.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, DC, closed its doors to the public on October 5, six days after the federal government ceased operations following the failure of Republicans and Democrats to agree on a spending bill.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the 126-foot-tall Twin Towers standing guard over Wembley’s entrance drew us and thousands more inexorably forward from the nearby Underground station, a love affair was born that never quite died, no matter how shabby the old place became in its final years.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Parents navigate uncertainty Wentland is in the final stretch of study preparation for the entrance exam for Alverno's nursing program.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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King Charles continued the tradition shortly after his accession, sending the first round of birthday cards from the palace shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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King Charles made William the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the male heir to the throne, following his accession in September 2022, and Kate became the Princess of Wales in the same sweep.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This Amazon tiny home also has major curb appeal with the beautiful full-glass doors and entry.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Wild won the coin toss (twice, actually) and opted to pick third in the entry draft rather than first in the expansion draft.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Admittance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admittance. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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