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 Paul is expected to focus on Fauci's private journal entries between December 2019 and December 2022. — Sony Salzman, ABC News, 29 July 2026 Meanwhile, more than 1,100 pages of diary entries Fauci kept as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases were released ahead of Fauci's Senate appearance. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The over 1,100 pages of entries span the final years of his tenure as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). — Ari Daniel, NPR, 29 July 2026 According to the entry, the mayors had begun seeing an uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases among people 30-40 and testing was also being decreased. — Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entry

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Noun

Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
The first floor had a foyer, a couple of fireplaces and hardwood floors.

— Gabe Castro-Root, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of foyer

Noun

In the distance, the two ― both staffers of nondenominational Christian organization Cru ― spied a female avatar standing alone in the virtual hallway and decided to strike up a chat.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 July 2026
With a bar in front, a hallway-like dining strip, and a cozy back room, the space feels more harmonious with Somssi’s easygoing à-la-carte offerings.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026

Definition of hallway

Noun

Walking through the doors of Valkyrie Arms Training in Meridian, you are greeted by a large mural of 19th century women on the Western frontier, dressed in period gowns and gazing into the distance — and wielding firearms.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
The person knocked on the door and was let in by Chavez, and the video recording device was disconnected about 10 minutes later, investigators have said.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of door

Noun

If walking isn’t an option, the free Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) Trolley picks up at the hotel entrance and behind the property, not far from shop- and restaurant-lined Fisherman’s Wharf and the oceanside edge of Monterey State Historic Park.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
The new South Field Club, scheduled to debut before UCLA's 2026 football season, will provide premium hospitality for approximately 1,000 guests while creating a dramatic player entrance that enhances both recruiting and game-day atmosphere.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of entrance

Noun

Except that by its very description, the Act is forcing something quite a bit worse than costless accession of what’s valuable.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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

Definition of accession

Noun

Perks for Capital One customers included early access, complimentary admission for eligible cardholders, and premium experiences tied to its Venture X Business card.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 July 2026
That's 81% more expensive than the average cost of admission across formats.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026

Definition of admission

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