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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 goal is to construct a two-story facility that would house a state of the art training center where police would practice how to deal with armed attackers in complex buildings where tactics can vary depending on corners, doorways, stairwells and other features.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
In addition, the first floor windows have been redesigned, with more doorways leading to the new East Wing garden.
—New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Though the building is over a century old, its hallways and doorways are wide, and considerable renovations have been made over the years, including the installation of elevators.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Floor-to-ceiling windows, curved doorways, moody lighting and luxe carpeting all add to the ambiance.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Resembling a medieval Armenian fortress, the hotel has rooms that boasted arched doorways, stone flooring and handwoven Tufenkian carpets.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The soft pink feels equally inviting in their 1950s bungalow, where arched doorways connect the primary living spaces and wide windows flood the rooms with light.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The living room is anchored by a soaring stone fireplace, which is mirrored in the stone doorways throughout, while the kitchen, framed by large windows that look out on the snowy landscape, includes a banquette for casual meals.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Full of enticing design elements inside and out, the 5,608-square-foot home might have wooed buyers the most with its statement-making fireplaces, lovely wallpapers and tiles, or charming arched doorways and windows.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
In addition, the first floor windows have been redesigned, with more doorways leading to the new East Wing garden.
—New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Though the building is over a century old, its hallways and doorways are wide, and considerable renovations have been made over the years, including the installation of elevators.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Floor-to-ceiling windows, curved doorways, moody lighting and luxe carpeting all add to the ambiance.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Resembling a medieval Armenian fortress, the hotel has rooms that boasted arched doorways, stone flooring and handwoven Tufenkian carpets.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The soft pink feels equally inviting in their 1950s bungalow, where arched doorways connect the primary living spaces and wide windows flood the rooms with light.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The living room is anchored by a soaring stone fireplace, which is mirrored in the stone doorways throughout, while the kitchen, framed by large windows that look out on the snowy landscape, includes a banquette for casual meals.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Full of enticing design elements inside and out, the 5,608-square-foot home might have wooed buyers the most with its statement-making fireplaces, lovely wallpapers and tiles, or charming arched doorways and windows.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorways
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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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Just 15 minutes from downtown Manama in Riffa, the doors to the Rashid Equestrian Club open up to unveil a circuit of perfect emerald grass, surrounded by desert.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the footage, aired by CNN affiliate WJAR, players from both teams are seen taking cover as at least a dozen shots are fired, with players and coaches rushing for the gates leading out of the rink’s benches.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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High-resolution satellite imagery from February 10, 2026, analyzed by ISIS, shows Iran continuing to harden tunnel entrances at the underground complex carved into Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite the damage, the satellite images show Iran has buried entrances to a tunnel complex at the site, according to Reuters.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Book through various companies such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up on any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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Cortina d’Ampezzo is perched in the Veneto region and can be reached from several major gateways, including Venice and Milan, by train or car.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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China’s Hong Kong and Macau affairs office issued a scathing criticism of the Panama Supreme Court’s ruling that CK Hutchison’s contract to operate two Panama Canal-adjacent ports is unconstitutional—further ramping up international rhetoric surrounding the future of the gateways.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 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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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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Heyward’s involvement suggests the film will aim for a blend of humor and heart — a hallmark of the best entries in the romantic comedy genre.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Doorways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorways. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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