ENTRY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

entry

noun

ˈen-trē

Definition of entry

as in foyer

the entrance room of a building please wait in the entry while I get the person you want

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Relevance

as in access

the means or right of entering or participating in believed that a college education was one's entry to a life of luxury

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Recent Examples of entry Homeowners can prevent infestations by sealing entry points and removing standing water before a storm. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 July 2026 In a summary docket entry last week, first reported by Reason magazine, Barber sided with the Post. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Prosecutors have alleged that Millete physically abused May, pointing to her past journal entries. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 Unlike the highly fragmented standard truckload market, these giants operate primarily in the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) and intermodal shipping spaces, which feature incredibly high barriers to entry. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entry

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Noun

Stepping into the double-height foyer, a grand staircase with wrought-iron detailing curves to the second floor.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
The suite comprised a graceful foyer, a large, curved living and dining area, walk-in wardrobe and changing room, and a separate bedroom and bathroom.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Definition of foyer

Noun

Additionally, the building has access to a parking spot for two cars.

— Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
In the new terminal, airport officials say, the walk from the entrance to the farthest gate will be 1,285 feet, down from 1,600 feet now, with wider corridors and sidewalks and access to power plugs for devices from every seat.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of access

Noun

Though his tail was wagging, the dog immediately bounded down the hallway toward an officer, who fired his service pistol four times, killing the dog.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Finally, at the far end of the hallway, on the opposite side of the home to the living room, is the bedroom.

— Adam Williams July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

Definition of hallway

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DoorDash your groceries to your door DoorDash Pass members get 5% back in credits on pick-up orders and $0 delivery fees.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
When tragedy struck, the couple was at their own cabin, while Brooke and Blair were staying with their grandparents Mike, 77, and Charlene Harber, 75, at a friend's place a couple of doors down.

— Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of door

Noun

The hotel was one of the first to install a lobby DJ booth, and Radiohead hosted their press launches for OK Computer and Kid A here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Karant’s photographs feature empty hallways, offices, and lobbies, often with an attention to evidence of their past usage.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of lobby

Noun

In the new terminal, airport officials say, the walk from the entrance to the farthest gate will be 1,285 feet, down from 1,600 feet now, with wider corridors and sidewalks and access to power plugs for devices from every seat.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
What is meaningful at the entrance of the store can quickly become irrelevant in an aisle.

— Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of entrance

Noun

Since King Charles' accession to the British throne in 2022, Prince William and Kate Middleton have routinely been the first royals to greet visiting dignitaries for state visits.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
During that time, accession talks are slated to accelerate for Ukraine and Moldova, among others.

— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Definition of accession

Noun

Knoebels Amusement Resort, the nation's largest free-admission park, is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The access fee itself has been widely criticized by activists, housing advocates and opposition politicians for not doing enough to ease crowding in the city, while reducing Venice to a tourist attraction by charging admission.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of admission

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