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

The front pockets are the perfect size for your phone, sunglasses, or keys and keep the minimalist design from looking too plain. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

With phones, keys, multi-tools, flashlights, water bottles and charging cables, the modern trouser and jacket pocket has a tough job coping. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Behind the reception desk, a wall of 109 wooden pigeonholes doubles as an art installation, with some compartments displaying replicas of the property's original room keys and others filled with nautical relics reflecting Naples's coastal allure. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Megan’s at home over the mix of piano keys, strings and thumping drums that feels very much synonymous with Houston. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

After a 20-minute telecast delay due to the NFL game, the pop icon began her performance perched on the top of a piano as Carpenter played the keys. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

But that all depends on whether popular apps and services are willing to give it the keys. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Reserve fields, keys and validation for what feeds analytics or a system of record. — Don Murray, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The hotel has been awarded two Michelin keys since opening three years ago. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 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