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

Each stylish design is rated with UPF 50+ sun protection and multiple pockets for your keys, speakers, drinks and beach gear. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Pack a waterproof lanyard A lanyard is the best way to keep tickets and keys secure and in one place. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026

Cars on the side of the road, with keys still in the ignition. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

The vibrant floral motifs and creamy white hue ooze sophistication, while the dainty size is perfect for carrying your phone, keys, lipstick, and wallet. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

An employee from the dealership greeted the customer, who emerged from the house in running shorts and exchanged keys with him. — Harvard Business Review, 3 Sep. 2026

These are hot-swappable, which means individual keys can be changed out without soldering. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

The long-sleeve, open-front design offers lightweight coverage with no fussy buttons or zippers, while functional front pockets are deep enough for a phone, keys, and other small essentials. — Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Hubbard’s gravelly baritone is complemented by guitars and keys, with zero polish. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 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