BARRIER Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

barrier

noun

ˈber-ē-ər

Definition of barrier

as in wall

a physical object that blocks the way there was a big barrier plastered with signs saying "Keep Out" around the trash compactor

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Recent Examples of barrier Meanwhile, trade barriers put in place by the US and other nations are affecting the price of goods from many countries. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Niacinamide also strengthens the skin barrier and evens out hyperpigmentation, while salicylic acid provides gentle exfoliation to smooth texture. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026 Technology leaders are well positioned to address those barriers. — Sesh Tirumala, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Over the last few years, the team has been working to remove those barriers without taking away functionality. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barrier

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Behind the reception desk, a wall of 109 wooden pigeonholes doubles as an art installation, with some compartments displaying replicas of the property's original room keys and others filled with nautical relics reflecting Naples's coastal allure.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
As part of the experience, guests are seated at communal tables as the story of each dish unfolds, projected on the walls around them.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of wall

Noun

Even the barricades of the Paris Commune in the finale are little more than bloodied background color.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Despite a preliminary injunction barring the venue from closing, people were kicked out of the building and barricades erected in the name of public safety that same day.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of barricade

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Rather than simply detecting physical obstacles, the system distinguishes between different types of messes and household objects to optimize cleaning strategies.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
His efforts, however, encountered their greatest obstacle after World War II due to the suspicions aroused by Philip’s family’s uncomfortable ties to the Nazis.

— Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

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