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as in keys
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
meeting that movie director could be your passport to a big acting career
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as in accessions
the means or right of entering or participating in
to its followers, the cult seemed like their passport to heaven
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Recent Examples of passports
Dual citizenship has always been an impressive status symbol, but a new bill aims to change that, hoping to eliminate the possibility of holding passports from more than one country.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Arton Capital’s Passport Index takes into consideration the passports of 193 United Nations member countries and six territories — Taiwan, Macao, Hong Kong, Kosovo, the Palestinian territories and the Vatican.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
And a majority don’t have Venezuelan passports, which are difficult to acquire or renew from abroad.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
She was released from prison, but the authorities seized the passports of the dual national, and she is also barred from leaving Iran.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The Kings, or some iteration thereof, had their passports out to mosey through Canadian customs ahead of a back-to-back set.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Sixty-nine citizens and their dependents were stripped of their passports in the first week of the year, according to the outlet, adding to at least 50,000 others since 2024.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
With the introduction of digital product passports (DPPs), the end-to-end traceability across the product value chains provides comprehensive information about each product’s origins, materials, environmental impact and disposal recommendations used by brands, resellers and consumers alike.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The index considers 199 passports and 227 destinations.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Arton Capital’s Passport Index takes into consideration the passports of 193 United Nations member countries and six territories — Taiwan, Macao, Hong Kong, Kosovo, the Palestinian territories and the Vatican.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
And a majority don’t have Venezuelan passports, which are difficult to acquire or renew from abroad.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
She was released from prison, but the authorities seized the passports of the dual national, and she is also barred from leaving Iran.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The Kings, or some iteration thereof, had their passports out to mosey through Canadian customs ahead of a back-to-back set.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Sixty-nine citizens and their dependents were stripped of their passports in the first week of the year, according to the outlet, adding to at least 50,000 others since 2024.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
With the introduction of digital product passports (DPPs), the end-to-end traceability across the product value chains provides comprehensive information about each product’s origins, materials, environmental impact and disposal recommendations used by brands, resellers and consumers alike.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The index considers 199 passports and 227 destinations.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passports
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This lightweight bag provides ample space for belongings like your keys, phone, and wallet, without weighing you down.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, Brouwer and his team implemented a way to send large files, like images or videos, separately from their smaller encryption keys.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, sometimes passengers get to the gate and don’t have their passports or tickets readily available, which causes even more congestion, slowing the entire boarding process down.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Speaking of tickets, there are still seats available at Soldier Field on the secondary market.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 You’re allowed to close your doors — not forever, but for the moment.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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The installments were supposed to be used for various projects, including a $30,000 payment for windows and doors.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach share a space and compete against other global gateways, Hacegaba said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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In launching the Port Community System (PCS), Hong Kong wants to promote digitization within its port community, improve information interconnectivity across sectors, enhance the Port of Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a transshipment hub and better connect the port with other global gateways.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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Saldaña is expected to continue to reprise her role in the Avatar franchise as Neytiri in the in-the-works fourth and fifth entries in the franchise, which are currently planned for release in 2029 and 2031, respectively.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Giveaway or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Book through various companies such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up on any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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The northern section of the park is best accessed from the Miami or Everglades City entrances.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Time spent asking additional questions at park entrances could also add to an already understaffed, overburdened agency.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Passports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passports. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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