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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
Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
The organization eventually settled on the Champions Gate that will be installed at the entrance to Gallagher Way on Clark Street.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 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
In the final moments, Kat and Alice meet at the entrance to the pond and reflect on the happy ending.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
The organization eventually settled on the Champions Gate that will be installed at the entrance to Gallagher Way on Clark Street.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 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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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The advocates say the crisis is spay and neuter, rescue access and animals being euthanized.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Measure 4 inches to either side of this point (rounding up or down to find the nearest grooves), to create an 8-inch-wide doorway.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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According to the home’s actual dimensions, the doorway (which didn’t exist when the family moved in) should dead-end to an external wall; instead, when Navidson opens the door, there’s a narrow hallway nearly ten feet long inside.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Verb
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He was then transported by emergency medical services to New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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If enacted, the legislation would allow nuclear weapons to be transported, supplied or possessed in Finland where the country’s military defense requires it.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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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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The entrance is set back from the road, and massive doors swing open automatically, leading guests into a small, windowless lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 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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The same flow control also affects how much heat is carried away from the electrolyzer, which feeds back into its resistance and electrical behavior.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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But the dads all know there’s nothing to be gained from getting carried away.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Louis rips his spine out, dislocates his jaw, and reads Claudia’s diary entries about how she was repeatedly assaulted by him.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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An entry foyer flows to a spacious great room with custom white oak shelving and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the Manhattan Bridge.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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