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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
Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
And to celebrate Santana’s achievement, a friend purchased tickets for the annual Astroworld Festival at NRG Park in Houston, Texas.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The airline began selling tickets shaped by the new policy in July.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Only a small number of passengers had been fortunate enough to secure tickets for the day’s last flight to Istanbul.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks punched their Super Bowl tickets on Sunday after tight wins over the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams in their respective conference championship games.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Get your tickets today — selling out, FAST!
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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
In 2025, more than 16% of tickets sold for domestic showtimes were for these types of theaters, according to data from EntTelligence.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Tickets MilanoCortina2026 ticketing app also has a resale platform where fans can buy or sell tickets or transfer them to different attendees.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
And to celebrate Santana’s achievement, a friend purchased tickets for the annual Astroworld Festival at NRG Park in Houston, Texas.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The airline began selling tickets shaped by the new policy in July.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Only a small number of passengers had been fortunate enough to secure tickets for the day’s last flight to Istanbul.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks punched their Super Bowl tickets on Sunday after tight wins over the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams in their respective conference championship games.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Get your tickets today — selling out, FAST!
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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
In 2025, more than 16% of tickets sold for domestic showtimes were for these types of theaters, according to data from EntTelligence.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
Noun
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And all the while, checks kept going out the door.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Annual tax refunds are often the biggest checks that households receive each year, with payments last year averaging almost $3,200, according to IRS data.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Off the runway, however, Copenhagen’s key labels made sure to show up in alternative ways throughout the week.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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For professional artists, labels, distributors, and rightsholders, a small, one-time upload fee may be a reasonable trade-off if there is transparency and accountability in how funds are used.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Locked doors, bloody bits in trunks, deceptive lovers with ill intentions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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This building will add truck docks and overhead doors to accommodate many industrial tenants.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Her dreams of late had all been like this, trying to pack without a bag or leave the house without her keys, trying to read without her contacts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Empty Pockets And Secure Hardware Every Time Small metal items left in pockets—coins, hairpins, keys—can slip into tight spaces and damage internal components or the drain system.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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The testing milestone marks a key step toward launching the robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area later in 2026.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sexistential, co-produced with Åhlund, marks Robyn’s ninth album, after 2018’s Honey.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Sip and Savor pass with six digital coupons good for individual items at marketplace booths and select restaurants throughout the festival will cost $49 ($46 for Magic Keyholders).—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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The monarch collected extra coupons to pay for the gown, 200 of which were bestowed upon her by the government for the special occasion.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That decision struck down race-conscious admissions.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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During the investigation, Wilson made graphic admissions about both killings, including details that aligned with forensic findings.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The fashion industry may have spent the last two years profusely preparing for digital product passports—attending summits, studying regulatory frameworks, debating implementation timelines.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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The state routinely seized the passports of thousands of white politicians, journalists, artists, and students.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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