ENTREE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

entrée

noun

ˈän-ˌtrā

variants or entree

Definition of entrée

as in access

the means or right of entering or participating in entrée to the country club is through sponsorship by someone who is already a member

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Recent Examples of entrée It’s topped with edamame, corn ribs, crunchy tortilla strips, and sherry dressing—because after a day in the theme park, a vegetable-forward entree is always welcome. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Guests enjoy an entree, snacks, and accompanying beer, wine, and other beverages. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 There are several open bars and various food stations serving up starters, entrees, and dessert. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 But for an entree fit for a holiday party, look toward pasta salad. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for entrée

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— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 15 July 2026
Groups like EdTrust-West and The Campaign for College Opportunity, which champion equity and access to higher education, pushed back and said standardized tests in UC admissions were biased against low-income and minority students.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of access

Noun

Beaches Without the Hard Sell The beaches are still the obvious entry point.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
On Wednesday, the Regents will discuss the history and purpose of the A-G course requirements that high school students must complete to be eligible for entry to the UC system.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of entry

Noun

The tax funds free admissions to state parks and historic sites, upgrades to trail systems and park amenities and upkeep on the structures, campsites and trails overseen by the Department of Natural Resources.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
By the author’s own admission, determining whether a condition constitutes a disease can influence factors like insurance coverage.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

Definition of admission

Noun

In recent years, Turkey has played a spoiler within NATO, slowing down the accession of Sweden and Finland in 2023 and 2024.

— Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 7 July 2026
Those years included major events including Prince Philip’s death in 2021, Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities and her death months later in 2022, King Charles’ accession to the throne and later coronation in 2023.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

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