Definition of entrancenext
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as in doorway
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure when you come, use the entrance on the right side of the building

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Recent Examples of entrance
Noun
Arguably the most interesting beverage offerings at the fair are at The Modern Pour, which has a presence near the entrance and in the cannabis pavilion. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 American flags dot the entrance and the cash register, and 100-plus pictures of Vietnamese crooners line the wall. Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Verb
While some hotels offer a rich backstory and entrancing interiors, others are brand new to the hospitality scene. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Gollehon witnessed the process, was entranced, and as a teen enrolled in saddlery classes in Spokane, before apprenticing under Bleeker himself. Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrance
Noun
  • The date circulating is September 25, 2026, with early access opening September 18 for Ultimate Edition buyers and EA Play subscribers.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Your membership gives you access to all facilities nationwide.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The teen said Jones poked his head through the doorway, then returned to the room and continued firing before leaving the apartment.
    Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • The Hapsburg Inspector General, the equivalent of the food inspector darkening the doorway of a scummy restaurant?
    Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Six passengers were taken to a hospital in Bellingham, 4 passengers were transported to a hospital in Harbor, and the pilot was transported to a hospital in Mount Vernon, the airline said in its statement.
    Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Saudi Arabia relies on an alternative route through a pipeline that stretches across the country to the Red Sea, where tankers load and transport the crude.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • While some businesses relying on summer traffic have been forced to temporarily close their doors, others refuse to let the smoke alter their plans.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Triple entry doors open into rooms that feel generous and far from overbearing.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • According to Us Weekly, the man has been identified as Keith Webster, 63, who allegedly drove his Subaru into a security gate on Wednesday.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 July 2026
  • Tucked away behind gates on a parcel spanning nearly nine acres within an exclusive enclave near Del Mar Country Club, the Amor Estate offers 30,000 square feet of living space spread across a seven-bedroom main home and a two-bedroom guesthouse.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Some people get carried away swiping their cards on discretionary items like clothes and home goods or leisure activities like dining out or going to the movies.
    Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 22 July 2026
  • On Earth, most cooling happens through convection as heat transfers from a hot object into the air and is carried away as the warmer air rises.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The database entries do not list any citations or penalties on the inspection-detail pages.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Better entry points often open up months after the IPO, when all the hype has died down.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Mitchell entered the theater just after the clip ended and was delighted by the immersive effects.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.
    Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

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“Entrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrance. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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