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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
The benefits are so great that wealthy Americans are paying upwards of 500,000 euros (about $589,115) for golden passports offered by countries such as Portugal and Italy.
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Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Modern devices and other items that utilize this technology range from simple, everyday objects like passports and contactless credit cards, to larger-scale situations in healthcare, inventory tracking and more.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Many other forms of ID, including passports, are accepted.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Up against consumer demand for transparency and legislation requiring digital product passports (DDP), suppliers have adopted various solutions to aid with traceability.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
The front pocket is also RFID-blocking, which is ideal for passports or wallets.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Faith leaders advised community members to carry their passports or immigration documents to the mosque.
—Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Similarly, millions of women whose married names don't match with the name on their birth certificates or passports would face extra steps just to make their voices heard, the Brennan Center cautions.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
One traveler told the outlet that law enforcement officers boarded the aircraft and checked passports individually.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Modern devices and other items that utilize this technology range from simple, everyday objects like passports and contactless credit cards, to larger-scale situations in healthcare, inventory tracking and more.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Many other forms of ID, including passports, are accepted.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Up against consumer demand for transparency and legislation requiring digital product passports (DDP), suppliers have adopted various solutions to aid with traceability.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
The front pocket is also RFID-blocking, which is ideal for passports or wallets.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Faith leaders advised community members to carry their passports or immigration documents to the mosque.
—Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Similarly, millions of women whose married names don't match with the name on their birth certificates or passports would face extra steps just to make their voices heard, the Brennan Center cautions.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
One traveler told the outlet that law enforcement officers boarded the aircraft and checked passports individually.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passports
Noun
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Marlana McElvaine’s car was found abandoned, with her keys and work badge still inside, the station reported.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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There are no room keys either, because there's no one to lock out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 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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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Announcing the closure on Instagram, theme park officials said that tickets originally slated for Monday could be used on any regular park operating day through the end of the year.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Deluxe Suites come with elegant French doors that open onto an oversized private terrace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Share beauty and ideas to open friendly doors today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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Now that citizens can stare dumbfounded into the same distracting bright lights (and gambling gateways) via ever-present screens, the whole of the United States has essentially transformed into the hellscape once confined to Nevada’s southern tip.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cortina d’Ampezzo is perched in the Veneto region and can be reached from several major gateways, including Venice and Milan, by train or car.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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This year saw a record 853 entries submitted for nomination consideration.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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On Archive of Our Own, better known as AO3, the major hub of fan fiction today, M/M ships made up 83 out of 100 top entries as of mid-2025.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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School walkways and entrances were cleared, and bus routes were driven and evaluated, with specific problem areas relayed to the city for additional attention.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The canal The ports are located at the entrances of the Panama Canal, but do not fall under the autonomous Panama Canal Authority that operates the waterway.—
Alma Solís,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Passports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passports. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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