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as in checks
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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as in labels
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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as in doors
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 keys
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 tickets
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Some of the signature events—like concerts and the carnival—require tickets, while others are free, so be sure to plan ahead.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Weekend 2 tickets start at $549, $50 cheaper than ones for weekend one.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
American Airlines has started putting tickets on sale for travel between Miami and Caracas, the company said on Monday.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
For more details and to sign up to get tickets, click here.
—Peter White, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
All tickets are general admission.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Madama Butterfly at Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, CO on Thursday, May 7!
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Leadership spent five months planning and didn’t promote it to the public, focusing instead on selling tickets through relationships with major donors.
—Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
Scalping tickets wasn’t new, of course, but Kahn believed that its formalization online provided sports teams, and other entertainment businesses, with valuable information about demand that could enable them to make more money without alienating their most loyal fans.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Some of the signature events—like concerts and the carnival—require tickets, while others are free, so be sure to plan ahead.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Weekend 2 tickets start at $549, $50 cheaper than ones for weekend one.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
American Airlines has started putting tickets on sale for travel between Miami and Caracas, the company said on Monday.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
For more details and to sign up to get tickets, click here.
—Peter White, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
All tickets are general admission.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Madama Butterfly at Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, CO on Thursday, May 7!
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Leadership spent five months planning and didn’t promote it to the public, focusing instead on selling tickets through relationships with major donors.
—Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
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Thieneman could give them the type of lieutenant that can run Brian Flores’ system of on-field checks while using his versatility and instincts to make plays on the ball.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Wheelchair champions take home $50,000, while the fastest runners over age 40 earn $5,000 checks.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the pair continued to collaborate, as Tavoularis contributed artwork for the labels of Coppola’s wines and helped design the director’s Sonoma County winery.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The art nouveau buildings of Parizska Street flutter with labels including Prada and Hermès, although more atmospheric is the historic Jewish Quarter that borders it, dating back to the 12th century.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Fans can also now visit Prince’s home, Paisley Park, which opened its doors as a museum in October 2016.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other neighbors ran out the doors with their arms over their heads.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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New Romantics keys into ’80s optimism and Victorian sensibilities through bright colors and fun silhouettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Two Los Alamos National Laboratory employees, Anthony Chavez and Melissa Casias, vanished weeks apart in 2025 under nearly identical circumstances, each leaving behind their car, keys, wallet, and phone.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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That level of support marks a sharp escalation from previous efforts.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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The road to bringing free-electron lasers within reach This achievement marks an important turning point.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Once you’re signed up and your accounts are connected, every purchase and mile tracked will earn you Hoka Perks like coupons, percent off rewards, free Runna trials, and more.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Grocery store shopping apps can give you access to discounts, coupons and member savings programs, the publication said.—
Hali Smith
April 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Bears would contribute $2 billion, with the state aiming to spend about $1 billion, to be repaid through an admissions tax and other local taxes.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bronx Science is one of the highly competitive specialized New York City public high schools where access to a free, élite education rests on a single admissions test.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, millions of Americans lack ready access to documents like passports or birth certificates, and tens of millions — particularly married women whose names have changed — could face additional hurdles under stricter requirements.—
Katherine “Kitty” Donovan,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Governments and private institutions already verify identity every day through passports, tax IDs, biometrics and other tools.—
Antony Davies,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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