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as in check
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
only people with tickets will be allowed past the front gates
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2
as in label
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
the price on the ticket is $20 more than the advertised price
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3
as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
people to whom a green card represents a ticket to a better life
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as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
that entry-level job could be her ticket to a career in big-time advertising
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Recent Examples of ticket
John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
On peak days, a single-day lift ticket at Deer Valley can reach roughly $340, compared with about $137 at Brighton — a gap of more than $200 per person.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
French police have detained nine people in relation to a ticketing fraud scheme that may have cost the Louvre €10 million ($12 million).
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
It will be partly funded by ticket revenue, state support, donations and income from the Louvre branch in Abu Dhabi.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
On peak days, a single-day lift ticket at Deer Valley can reach roughly $340, compared with about $137 at Brighton — a gap of more than $200 per person.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Local farms and private venues, including Robinson Family Farm, often host ticketed Easter weekends with food trucks, live music and themed photo areas.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
French police have detained nine people in relation to a ticketing fraud scheme that may have cost the Louvre €10 million ($12 million).
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticket
Noun
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January 20 – February 18 Morning checks help money choices stay clear.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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And as salt in the wound, UBS is writing a check to someone Credit Suisse fired.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This showpiece for Swire Hotels’ House Collective (also in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu) is as slick and sophisticated as ever—an original design hotel that’s true to its label.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Colón recorded dozens of albums, including La Gran Fuga (The Big Break) in 1970 and El Juicio in 1972, according to Fania Records, a label that promoted salsa music.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Another benefit of experiencing Mallorca’s countryside is access to its many vineyards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Not all iPhone users will have access to the feature.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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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At one point, Ozzy tried to make a deal with the others that nobody would steal the key from whomever unhooked it.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The dual missions marked the 21st and 22nd Falcon 9 launches of the year.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Surveying the city across the tops of the cathedral in Vieuz Lyon, over the rivers Rhone and Saone below, all the way to Mont Blanc on the horizon while the bell towers mark the slow passing of time is an unforgettable pleasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition to the music, pass-holders will get free access to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom, which will be open exclusively for festival attendees.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2026
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San Francisco residents would see a 1% tax increase, while the other four counties’ residents would see a half-cent tax increase, if the measure makes the November ballot and passes.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Apple never backed down and the FBI found a way to unlock the phone anyway, using bugs that already existed in Apple’s code, effectively providing the back door that law enforcement sought in the first place.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Share beauty and ideas to open friendly doors today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Owned by Horoy Group, Conrad Shenzhen is poised to usher global travelers to the Chinese gateway city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Gatekeeping is often the gateway to toxicity, and Heated Rivalry had multiple gates being vigilantly kept.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticket. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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