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as in doors
the means or right of entering or participating in
entrance to the club is by invitation only
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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
Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Overlooking both Central Park and the Frick Collection gardens, the maisonette features north- and west-facing exposures, two private entrances—including one directly on Fifth Avenue—and a polished two-level layout.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
The festival will also have two entrances to help reduce long lines.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 27 May 2026
What makes the project at 1301 South Ocean Drive more controversial is the possibility that the developer could have separate entrances for affordable housing renters.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The detection side is handled by a new device called the Smart Security Shield, an illuminated sensor beacon designed for entrances and pathways around the home.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Avoid murky waters, harbor entrances and areas near stream mouths (especially after heavy rains), channels, or steep dropoffs.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
For the most part, most of them wore gowns that could fit through the revolving door at the Hotel Du Cap onto the grand descending stairway, read few came close to rivaling Skye Hankey’s boa yellow dress last year which provided an elegant challenge for exits and entrances.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Accessibility There’s accessible on-site parking, and main entrances to the hotel, restaurant and Grand Ballroom are accessible via a mobile ramp.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Noun
About 600 officers were initially assigned to cover the stadium’s entrances, interior perimeter and seating areas.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Overlooking both Central Park and the Frick Collection gardens, the maisonette features north- and west-facing exposures, two private entrances—including one directly on Fifth Avenue—and a polished two-level layout.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
The festival will also have two entrances to help reduce long lines.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 27 May 2026
What makes the project at 1301 South Ocean Drive more controversial is the possibility that the developer could have separate entrances for affordable housing renters.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The detection side is handled by a new device called the Smart Security Shield, an illuminated sensor beacon designed for entrances and pathways around the home.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Avoid murky waters, harbor entrances and areas near stream mouths (especially after heavy rains), channels, or steep dropoffs.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
For the most part, most of them wore gowns that could fit through the revolving door at the Hotel Du Cap onto the grand descending stairway, read few came close to rivaling Skye Hankey’s boa yellow dress last year which provided an elegant challenge for exits and entrances.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Accessibility There’s accessible on-site parking, and main entrances to the hotel, restaurant and Grand Ballroom are accessible via a mobile ramp.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrances
Noun
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Throw open the French doors, step onto the balcony, and you’ll be greeted with a view of the resplendent lawns that stretch all the way to the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The living room has a wood-burning fireplace and glass French doors along every wall.—
Kim Quillen,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Moorish influences extend from the bathroom doorways to the terrace, painted soft greens and pinks in contrast to the darker woods and fabrics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The film kicks off with a mysterious cosmic event that rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports the neighborhood to someplace unknown where, evidently, dinosaurs run wild.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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The free, public Breeze 77 Siesta Island trolley transports visitors from downtown Sarasota to and around Siesta Key, stopping at five popular locations (including, naturally, Siesta Beach), and runs from 8am to 10pm seven days a week.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2026
Noun
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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
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As the brothers’ assets were seized, Ferraris, McLarens, and Lamborghinis were towed through their compound’s gates.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Protests outside the gates have shown activists pummeling cars, impeding the exits and in some cases getting hurled out of the way after collisions with vehicles attempting to speed away from the violent activists.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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Whether the product delivers on—and delights—expectations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The eighth annual family-friendly parade featured a Sunday lineup of 100 parade entries.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The SpotOn Nova Edition GPS dog collar is one of the latest entries in this growing category, promising to give dogs more freedom while helping owners maintain control and safety.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Cite this Entry
“Entrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrances. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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