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as in doors
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 doorways
The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Moorish influences extend from the bathroom doorways to the terrace, painted soft greens and pinks in contrast to the darker woods and fabrics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Living in a historic 1920s building has its perks, like original hardwood floors and arched doorways.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
He’s made his way into the backrooms and finds that the place keeps going, offering up illogical doorways and holes in the floor.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Circular doorways open to a game room anchored by a bright orange billiards table, while a professional salon is outfitted with a hair-washing station.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
In the springtime, walk around and look for activity or new nests near your living spaces or in doorways or fence poles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Downtown businesses deal with the aftermath of folks relieving themselves in bushes, doorways and other out of sight places at night.
—Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Elevators travel to all passenger decks, including the observation deck, and ramps have been fitted to midship doorways leading out to the promenade deck.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Moorish influences extend from the bathroom doorways to the terrace, painted soft greens and pinks in contrast to the darker woods and fabrics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Living in a historic 1920s building has its perks, like original hardwood floors and arched doorways.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
He’s made his way into the backrooms and finds that the place keeps going, offering up illogical doorways and holes in the floor.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Circular doorways open to a game room anchored by a bright orange billiards table, while a professional salon is outfitted with a hair-washing station.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
In the springtime, walk around and look for activity or new nests near your living spaces or in doorways or fence poles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Downtown businesses deal with the aftermath of folks relieving themselves in bushes, doorways and other out of sight places at night.
—Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Elevators travel to all passenger decks, including the observation deck, and ramps have been fitted to midship doorways leading out to the promenade deck.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorways
Noun
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Throw open the French doors, step onto the balcony, and you’ll be greeted with a view of the resplendent lawns that stretch all the way to the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The living room has a wood-burning fireplace and glass French doors along every wall.—
Kim Quillen,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Just outside the gates is One Tree Hill, a breezy bar and bird’s-eye Whitsundays viewpoint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On Monday, hundreds of youths marched to the gates of the air base, chanting anti-Ebola slogans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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About 600 officers were initially assigned to cover the stadium’s entrances, interior perimeter and seating areas.—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Overlooking both Central Park and the Frick Collection gardens, the maisonette features north- and west-facing exposures, two private entrances—including one directly on Fifth Avenue—and a polished two-level layout.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Amtrak has several routes that stop directly in cities that are gateways to some of the most popular national parks in the US.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Airbnb specifically highlights Sevierville, Tennessee—the hometown of Dolly Parton and one of the gateways to Great Smoky Mountains National Park—as a destination worth adding to your summer radar.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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All entries are judged blind by panels of beverage industry experts.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Following behind are new entries, including Astra Space, Rocket Family Augsburg, PLD Space, and Skyroot Aerospace that have yet to go online.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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“Doorways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorways. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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