GATEWAY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

gateway

noun

ˈgāt-ˌwā

Definition of gateway

as in key

something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal hopefully, my college degree will be a gateway to a high-paying job

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Relevance

as in access

the means or right of entering or participating in Denver is the gateway to the West

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as in doorway

the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure there are security checkpoints at all of the stadium's gateways

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Recent Examples of gateway For Stine, The Nightmare Hour short was a logical gateway into adapting his work. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026 Song Exploder Hrishikesh Hirway’s Song Exploder is many music lovers’ gateway podcast to the songwriting world. — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026 The Verdict Sporting a more polished look than its contemporaries, Panasonic’s Japanese microwave is a nice gateway to nudge your kitchen toward more upscale design. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 Sun Belt markets have also seen strong demand, with gateway area leasing volume up 13% from a year ago. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gateway

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway

Noun

The biggest key for the Brewers in this game is to see if their bullpen can keep their excellent pitching alive.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
For the shame and regret are unbearable, and maybe there’s a way out, like at Nana’s, when everyone played that game, the hunt for the hidden key.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of key

Noun

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's midterm coverage, analysis, and political insights.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
And security researchers have found vulnerabilities in the app, including one that allowed an attacker to access user data, the Information reported.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of access

Noun

There’s hope the cameras can improve the situation, but also doubt that simply mailing out a slew of tickets will make a difference.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Fly & Vote, which has been funded by private donations, chartered a flight for Israelis living in Portugal and bought blocks of tickets for flights from the New York area.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of ticket

Noun

Its stores open for eight to 10 weeks a year, but planning for next Halloween starts before this year’s doors close.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
But in the eight years since that location opened its doors, the brand has grown, and the mall has evolved from small art galleries into a vintage mecca.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of door

Noun

Unexcused absences in three consecutive elections freeze tax IDs, block nonvoters from applying to state jobs, hinders loans from state banks, and delays the issuance of passports.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Instead, her attackers started ripping her gear off her body – her camera bag, her lenses, her pouch containing her American passport, credit cards, documents and other items.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of passport

Noun

After a stop at Gary’s podium, we were ushered to the factory floor entrance, where Stern employee and legendary game designer George Gomez briefed us on the tour rules and answered questions.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Chicago police responded to the scene and found Horvath alone near the Kluczynski Building's garage entrance.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of entrance

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