as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
it turned out that a simple "please" was the open sesame for charming the hotel manager into giving us a room with a better view
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The Bradenton Area, which includes Anna Maria Island and Longboat key, claims 16 miles of uninterrupted sugar-white coastline.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025 -
Plus, additional inner pockets further aid in organization (no more digging around for your keys or AirPods).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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Fans whose concerts were impacted had to buy fresh tickets for the new shows.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The airline will begin daily service from Seattle to London, though the carrier did not specify a date, and tickets are not yet on sale.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Estes Park, about 65 miles north of Denver and the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, scored highly in the study because of its ranch-style accommodations, affordable lodging and 10 nature and wildlife parks.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Cybercriminals know that mobile devices are a fruitful gateway to scams and threats.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Open sesame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20sesame. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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