entrances 1 of 2

noun

plural of entrance
1
as in doors
the means or right of entering or participating in entrance to the club is by invitation only

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2
as in doorways
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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entrances

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of entrance
as in transports
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 entrances
Noun
The reception desk is accented by an angular brass piece evoking an airplane wing, and the Academy’s four class colors—blue, silver, red, and gold—show up in the carpeting and at the various entrances to the property. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Constructed at the site of a former stadium, the plaza also stands on the same site as one of the main entrances into South Korea’s capital during the Chosun dynasty. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026 After their grand entrances, the couple mingled with their guests before sitting down for dinner and speeches. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 When those sudden showers hit, grocery aisles, mall walkways, and retail entrances can turn slick fast. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 The main entrances to the apartment complex on Wildcat Boulevard would remain ungated, allowing emergency vehicles to enter if needed. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Law enforcement plans to remain stationed at entrances to the community through at least Tuesday. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Two temporary traffic signals will also be at each of the construction entrances, Metz said. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Cooling mist fans have been installed at the Colosseum’s entrances and additional medical stations have been made available. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrances
  1. doors
  2. doorways
  3. transports
  4. accesses
  5. gates
  6. delights
  7. entries
  8. pleases
Noun
  • Designing the future The French fashion house Louis Vuitton, which opened its doors in 1854, is today the world's largest luxury brand.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The NextGens often had issues with their passenger doors, which caused delays in the early days.
    — Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of doors
Noun
  • Have these items at the doorways for quick visits into the house.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The structure is not ADA-compliant, there are cracks in the walls, the doorways need to be widened, and the bathrooms are too small, Kwong told The Tribune.
    — Kaytlyn Leslie, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of doorways
Verb
  • The Sioux Falls regional water reclamation facility, which transports and treats wastewater from the city and surrounding communities is receiving $81 million in the budget.
    — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And soon Scotty’s got a new task, too, after A’Sha transports him to a Jeffries tube to get the pod ready.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of transports
Noun
  • This discipline involves architecting the entire information ecosystem an AI agent accesses—codebase structure, team standards, documentation and institutional knowledge (the unwritten rules and patterns teams develop over time).
    — Kevin Cushnie, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of accesses
Noun
  • The Crowd Gets a Voice, Too A festival is usually planned months before attendees arrive, yet the experience continues teaching organizers things once the gates open.
    — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But brands are no longer the only ones interested in using that access to reach the millions of people outside the gates.
    — Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of gates
Verb
  • In addition to the scents currently available at Walmart, Dove will release additional Target-exclusive holiday delights later this fall.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Tartine is fittingly tucked inside a former funeral home chapel, where breakfast delights such as golden pastries, fresh breads and fruity jams are heaven on Earth.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of delights
Noun
  • Thailand has submitted films for the category since 1984 and has sent 33 entries in total without once reaching the nominations stage.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Siniaková and Patten, along with a clutch of other top doubles teams, had to come through qualifying, because main-draw entries were allocated by combined singles ranking.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of entries
Verb
  • Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
  • For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.
    — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of pleases

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