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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
entrance to the club is by invitation only
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as in to transport
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences
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Recent Examples of entrance
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
With the entrance of radio and television, information was transmitted instantaneously and universally, yet the public grew passive, absorbing news without necessarily acting on it.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
He’s entranced by his discovery even though there appears to be some kind of ominous presence stalking the space, too, never quite caught on-camera.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Fighters walked to the octagon from various rooms in the White House (including the Oval Office) onto the Truman Balcony, making for a dramatic entrances.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
With the entrance of radio and television, information was transmitted instantaneously and universally, yet the public grew passive, absorbing news without necessarily acting on it.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Verb
As the story builds toward a violent showdown between the mourners and the town, the reader will be entranced by its surreal language and bizarre logic.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
He’s entranced by his discovery even though there appears to be some kind of ominous presence stalking the space, too, never quite caught on-camera.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrance
Noun
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Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Nearly a year ago, Estrella was found wandering alone on the streets of Denver without access to necessities, including fresh water.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In the background, in the doorway of a crumbling stone building, stands a tiny, faceless figure, her arms held neatly behind her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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For now, Versant has bought a doorway and a test.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
Verb
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As the first city in the New World, Santo Domingo is a place of great historical significance, home to the first cathedral of the Americas and other colonial monuments that transport tourists back in time.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The Orion spacecraft will transport a crew from Earth to the lander, which will then descend to the moon’s surface.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
Noun
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As one deputy went to disable a camera near the door to O'Brien's unit, deputies heard a loud bang and saw debris go flying as O'Brien allegedly attempted to shoot them through the door.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Chris Hall told The Star at the time that Skydive Kansas City had experienced steady growth since opening its doors.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The flight was given clearance to taxi normally to the gate under its own power.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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When thousands tried to escape, many were crushed because the gates were locked.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Ambulances were on the scene on Wednesday morning to carry away the bodies of victims, while some community members huddled in groups on the streets.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Ambulances were on the scene on Wednesday morning to carry away the victims' bodies while community members huddled in groups on the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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An Iranian Football Federation official told The Athletic on Sunday that 11 staffers had been denied entry into the United States.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Other cabins are at ground level for entry, but the interiors are not maneuverable with a wheelchair easily.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Entrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrance. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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