Synonyms of keys

keys 1 of 2

noun

plural of key

1

as in scales

an explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart

in order to know what those dotted lines represent, you'll need to look at the key

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scales
• tables
• captions
• legends
• guides

2

as in tickets

something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal

a good education is the key to success

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tickets
• passports
• gateways
• secrets
• methods
• approaches
• passwords
• ways
• means
• blueprints
• open sesames
• techniques
• systems
• strategies
• successes
• styles
• achievements
• plans
• programs
• accomplishments
• manners
• coups
• triumphs
• attainments
• schemes
• designs
• ground plans

3

as in doors

the means or right of entering or participating in

he had found the key to her heart

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doors
• accesses
• accessions
• entrances
• entries
• passports
• gateways
• admissions
• doorways
• tickets
• entrées
• admittances
• permissions
• qualifications
• certifications
• ingresses
• approvals
• authorizations
• welcome mats
• open doors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissals
• discharges
• rejections
• removals
• expulsions
• ejections
• ousters

keys

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of key

as in reconciles

to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences

her response was perfectly keyed to the situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reconciles
• coordinates
• pairs
• suits
• matches
• integrates
• aligns
• tunes
• combines
• attunes
• harmonizes
• conforms
• adapts
• accommodates
• conciliates
• correlates
• balances
• connects
• merges
• proportions
• squares
• blends
• synchronizes
• fuses
• dovetails
• orders
• fits
• unifies
• synthesizes
• unites
• orchestrates
• arranges
• joins
• equalizes
• arrays
• standardizes
• regularizes
• evens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disorders
• disharmonizes
• disrupts
• upsets
• disorganizes
• confuses
• disturbs
• skews
• disarrays
• estranges
• alienates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of keys

Noun

There’s also the technical and organizational overhead of maintaining and supporting old versions and their associated keys indefinitely. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Being an 80% keyboard, the MQ80 has the exact same number as tenkeyless, but IQUNIX compresses the layout, shifting the arrow keys, delete, home, end, page up and page down and others to the right. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

The family has also questioned why Wells’ friends would leave without him while taking his keys and phone, which his parents later retrieved after Wells was reported missing. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Besides the aforementioned keys, Damnation doesn’t actually sound much like prog. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026

These trousers feature two convenient side pockets that can easily store your phone, wallet, and keys. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Objects might include bath toys, rocks, coins, twigs, kitchen utensils, rubber balls, leaves, bottle tops, buttons, keys, and corks. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 18 July 2026

Not only that, but the keys are also durable and can withstand constant pressure. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026

But Wells didn't have his cellphone or his keys — his friends did. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Verb

Saul returned several hours later, handed Octavio the car keys and left again. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Percent change in enrollees −15%0%2% Use the arrow keys ↑↓←→ to navigate through the map regions. — Joelle Gross, NBC news, 22 June 2026

Bob Iger is beginning a fresh phase after recently handing the Disney keys over to new CEO Josh D’Amaro, and this era includes some new awards. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026

WhatsApp, Signal, and Apple iMessages all offer E2EE, which places the encryption keys for the messages only on the sender and recipient devices. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026

Be sure to keep cars locked and keys out of reach of children, Fennell said. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026

The senior first baseman/pitcher is one of the area’s top hitters and keys the Panthers’ playoff hopes. — Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026

Microsoft handed the government encryption keys for customer data. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026

Eco effort The hotel adheres to Hyatt’s global standards for sustainability, with robust waste and recycling initiatives, extensive energy and water recycling programs, and the use of World of Hyatt digital keys through your phone, to reduce the number of plastic room keys in use. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026