as in janitor
a person who tends a door
those who are hopelessly unhip have little chance of making past the club's gatekeeper and his velvet rope
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Recent Examples of gatekeeper
But here’s the twist: the spectacle and performance that couture sells are things Black communities have mastered for generations, with or without the blessing of European gatekeepers.
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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 July 2025
In the same studio where Snyder taped The Tomorrow Show, Cordes also was the gatekeeper for content assigned to Tonight Show, which taped earlier in the day.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
The Silent Revolution That Will Redefine Music Ownership Forever
For more than a century, the music industry has been defined by its gatekeepers.
—Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The trust would redirect funds to train conservative, biblically faithful ministers, support their salaries in struggling churches, and secure congregational autonomy from progressive denominational gatekeepers.
—The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 July 2025
In the same studio where Snyder taped The Tomorrow Show, Cordes also was the gatekeeper for content assigned to Tonight Show, which taped earlier in the day.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
The Silent Revolution That Will Redefine Music Ownership Forever
For more than a century, the music industry has been defined by its gatekeepers.
—Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The trust would redirect funds to train conservative, biblically faithful ministers, support their salaries in struggling churches, and secure congregational autonomy from progressive denominational gatekeepers.
—The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for gatekeeper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gatekeeper
Noun
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Like Wim Wenders’ poignant study of a middle-aged janitor’s routines in Tokyo, The Scout could find success in arthouse theaters and on the festival circuit.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Indeed, some female swimmers chose to undress in the janitor’s closet to avoid disrobing in front of Thomas and seeing his intact male genitalia.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Among their first offerings was a pineapple saison, a cedar IPA and a red porter.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The rise in hotel porters is commensurate with the rise in travel.—
Katherine LaGrave,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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“Gatekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gatekeeper. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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