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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
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
For locals in southern New Mexico and western Texas, the entrance of a new neighbor – the U.S. military – is stirring up a mixture of hope, distrust, and uncertainty.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 May 2025
Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
And collectors have turned what was once a niche brand into a near-cult, perpetually entranced by new lines, colors and shapes.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Police closed off 7th Ave., the entrance to Penn Station and part of the Garden concourse to keep the crowds in check.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
For locals in southern New Mexico and western Texas, the entrance of a new neighbor – the U.S. military – is stirring up a mixture of hope, distrust, and uncertainty.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 May 2025
Verb
We were entranced by Mark Rothko’s Seagram murals, as well as the colorful works of Beatriz Milhazes.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
And collectors have turned what was once a niche brand into a near-cult, perpetually entranced by new lines, colors and shapes.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrance
Noun
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Other perks: No-rush returns, early access to deals, and freebies on the first of each month.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Get unlimited access to WIRED for only $2.50 $1 per month for one year.—
Brian Barrett,
Wired News,
19 May 2025
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Inside, three bedrooms and four baths are spread across almost 2,300 square feet of multi-level living space boasting a mix of stone and wide-plank French oak floors, arched doorways, and whitewashed wood-beam ceilings dotted with skylights.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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It must be asked not as condemnation, but as a doorway to deeper understanding—of her, of ourselves, and of the social and emotional architecture that keeps so many of us bound in silence, shame, and survival.—
Shayla Brown,
Essence,
19 May 2025
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The airport may also be an attractive feature for the critical minerals’ economy, especially if processing plants are set up and refined metal products are to be transported.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Having then been transported to the hospital, he was later pronounced deceased.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Young mentioned that his grandfather, Frank Young, a prison employee who was in charge of the machine shop, helped produce the trap door for the original gallows.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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The entire front of the vehicle appeared to be crushed and the driver’s side door of the vehicle was open.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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After gates opened some half-dozen teammates, including Uribe, went into the stands with unmarked boxes and allowed families to pick one.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2025
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Steven Asmussen’s Clever Again made a strategic jump out of the starting gate, pinning the rest of the field to his hindquarters for much of the 1 3/16-mile race.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
Verb
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There was heavy rain and the rain carried away all the earth that the bulldozer had dug up.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The life-sized bronze statue was sawed off at the heels and carried away by unknown perpetrators, Novo Mesto Police Department spokeswoman Alenka Drenik Rangus confirmed to the Slovenian outlet Dnevnik.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
Noun
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That includes Epic Universe every day through the end of 2025. To see which other parks are offering early entry, check the resort's calendar or early admission webpage.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Bogotá, Colombia Colombian President Gustavo Petro has formalized his country’s entry into China’s Belt and Road Initiative, or New Silk Road, a sprawling geoeconomic development project that already includes over 140 countries.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Verb
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This has delighted Cruise's fans online, who can't stop posting about Cruise's love for a buttery tub.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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With more than 155,000 upvotes on TikTok, Milo's inclusion in his owner's daily prayers delighted internet users.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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“Entrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrance. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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