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as in door
the means or right of entering or participating in
the doorway to a life of luxury and leisure
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Recent Examples of doorway
Floor-to-ceiling windows, curved doorways, moody lighting and luxe carpeting all add to the ambiance.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Upon arrival, Officer Jared Wilson saw an unresponsive Black male, later identified as Harris, lying in the front doorway of the residence.
—Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
According to Perardi’s court testimony, Youngblood’s wife stood in the doorway with a gun, thin, distraught.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Two of the four cottages can be connected via a secret armoire doorway to create a three-bedroom escape that’s perfect for families.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Upon arrival, Officer Jared Wilson saw an unresponsive Black male, later identified as Harris, lying in the front doorway of the residence.
—Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
According to Perardi’s court testimony, Youngblood’s wife stood in the doorway with a gun, thin, distraught.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Two of the four cottages can be connected via a secret armoire doorway to create a three-bedroom escape that’s perfect for families.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for doorway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorway
Noun
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Irene and Clint Cleaves opened what was then the Four Way Grill in 1946, a Southern food sanctuary with an integrated clientele and a back door through which Stax musicians sometimes entered to avoid attention.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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To be sure, Players Era came out of the gates acting like money was no object, offering $1 million to each of the eight programs that participated in its inaugural 2024 event.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Growing up in an integrated South Philadelphia neighborhood, Owen Gowans had no idea that walking through the gates of Girard College would open doors for boys who came after him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Another benefit of experiencing Mallorca’s countryside is access to its many vineyards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Not all iPhone users will have access to the feature.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her photo and flowers will remain on her desk in the House Chamber for the whole session — along with the memorial outside the entrance to the chamber that is scattered with notes, flowers and photos from the public.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Talarico's entrance into the Senate race was a leap of faith — figuratively and literally.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Khondji framed Marty’s accession with kinetic energy.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Previous new members have had to reform their democratic, judiciary, and political systems before even beginning the process of accession.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Weave has ditched the traditional mobile robot design in favor of a stationary structure, aiming to create a safer, more reliable entry point for home robotics.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Doorway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorway. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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