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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
Dan Hayes, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Its modern design includes numerous arched windows and doorways that soften up the architecture, along with a wavy accent wall that leads you from the entrance into the rest of the abode.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Six-year-old Beney, and her mum, were entranced.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Duran’s new teammates are enjoying the closer’s walk-up entrance, one that’s almost identical to the Twins version but has been slightly altered.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Its modern design includes numerous arched windows and doorways that soften up the architecture, along with a wavy accent wall that leads you from the entrance into the rest of the abode.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
White’s anthology series has entranced viewers since its premiere in 2021.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Six-year-old Beney, and her mum, were entranced.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrance
Noun
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Typically a shutdown results in the closure of or limited access to resources at National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana Dunes.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When Ben-Israel and Aihara entered Jeffrey's home in Weston, Connecticut, they were met at the doorway with floral boutonnieres, which were pinned to their shirts.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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This includes a narrow doorway, intact, resting on the original floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This process repeats roughly a dozen times each day, with some trucks transporting grain or fertilizer to customers in Illinois and Minnesota.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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He was transported to Tennova Healthcare by Montgomery County EMS.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Several stores, including grocery chains and retail giants, will be closing their doors in October.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though Stege Bojer admits having one foot in the door help in his pursuit to secure suppliers and low minimums.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Facilitating the revs in our tester is a six-speed manual gearbox, which impressed us in its tightness between shift gates, good spring, and modest throw.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some sprawl out behind elaborate ceremonial gates, while others quietly integrate with the urban fabric; some are significantly pedestrianized, while others center on major intersections.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nearly a year had passed since national Museum Director Jacques Jaujard ordered priceless artworks and objets crated and carried away.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Whitney noted that most people bitten by sharks die from blood loss, not from being eaten or carried away.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Or take or go—these being the next two largest entries by bytes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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By the entry, vans with tinted windows pulled in to deliver more detainees.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
29 Sep. 2025
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The interaction delighted Kate's followers, who commented on his presence and received a wave from off-camera.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Entrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrance. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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