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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
entrance to the club is by invitation only
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as in to transport
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences
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Recent Examples of entrance
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
On a block of otherwise colorful façades, this contemporary, three-story building is distinct: designed by the architect Pablo Pérez Palacios, the entrance is marked by teca-wood panels and planters overflowing with jasmine.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
Byredo’s Mojave Ghost is a dry woody fragrance that will leave you (and those around you) entranced.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 4 June 2025
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Noun
While many of the more trafficked beaches will require an entrance fee, there are a handful that are free—including Garden City Park & Beach, Bear Lake Rest Stop Beach, and several roadside beaches between Ideal Beach and Rendezvous Beach.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
On a block of otherwise colorful façades, this contemporary, three-story building is distinct: designed by the architect Pablo Pérez Palacios, the entrance is marked by teca-wood panels and planters overflowing with jasmine.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Verb
Venice, the capital of the northern Italian Veneto region, is arguably one of the world’s most famous island cities, entrancing visitors for centuries with its Gothic palazzos, romantic gondolas and colorful Carnival masks.
—Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
Byredo’s Mojave Ghost is a dry woody fragrance that will leave you (and those around you) entranced.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrance
Noun
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This democratizes access to expertise that was once limited by location or network.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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WisDOT also emphasized that access to local businesses and residences will be maintained.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Young versions of the rockers graced the poster, hung in the doorway of a red hallway.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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At that point, the co-responder was at the doorway of the apartment, the lawsuit said.—
Nathan Pilling
July 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The woman was treated for a head and leg injury on site before she was transported in an ambulance to a local hospital.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, Bessette said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In the video, someone from Lopez’s crew tells a shocked González that the actress and musician is behind the backstage door and the artist presents her canvas and covers her mouth in disbelief.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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And even if the door slams shut and the Rays actually do end up staying in Tampa Bay, the Dreamers’ effort wasn’t in vain.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Lounge by the pool under a palm frond umbrella, then head just outside the gate to the beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Hard Rock Stadium was not one of them, which forced many fans to take share ride services that dropped them off a mile or more away from the stadium gates.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Verb
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So this season, let yourself be carried away by nostalgia.—
Paulina Berges,
Glamour,
19 July 2025
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This carries away angular momentum and causes the two stellar bodies to move closer together.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Accessibility: Facilities and select rooms are wheelchair accessible, including a pool entry lift and accommodations for visual and hearing impairments.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Add the forthcoming Four Seasons Residences, and the property transforms into a lifestyle destination with multiple entry points: short‑stay resort guest, multi‑generational family retreat, or private homeowner with resort service and rental upside.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale delights shoppers with its unbeatable selection of stylish and well-made apparel, and this year is no exception.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Haze: Filled with pineapple flavor, this hazy beer delights the senses with vibrant tropical fruit notes from its hop blend and natural pineapple puree.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
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“Entrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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