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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
Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The operation, owned by Ben Agresta, reportedly sold a substantial number of advance VIP tickets at $49 apiece.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Premium travel credit cards and first-class tickets are the most reliable ways to get into an airport lounge.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Two winning $86,553 Cash5 tickets were sold for the Saturday, April 25 drawing, according to the CT Lottery.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
The planned attraction reportedly sold a substantial number of advance VIP tickets at $49 apiece.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Then here’s the stunning European city to book tickets to right now.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 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
For more details and to sign up to get tickets, click here.
—Peter White, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Starting April 29, fans can snag $30 tickets to more than 4,000 concerts, including artists Charlie Puth, Empire of the Sun, Evanescence, MGK, Luke Bryan, Zayn, the Pussycat Dolls, Goo Goo Dolls and even comedians, such as John Mulaney.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The operation, owned by Ben Agresta, reportedly sold a substantial number of advance VIP tickets at $49 apiece.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Premium travel credit cards and first-class tickets are the most reliable ways to get into an airport lounge.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Two winning $86,553 Cash5 tickets were sold for the Saturday, April 25 drawing, according to the CT Lottery.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
The planned attraction reportedly sold a substantial number of advance VIP tickets at $49 apiece.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Then here’s the stunning European city to book tickets to right now.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 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
For more details and to sign up to get tickets, click here.
—Peter White, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets
Noun
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As part of their investigations, the Army Corps of Engineers gathers soil samples and checks for hazardous materials.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Without a doubt, guests would never get such a light touch there, where the security protocol for large gatherings calls for checkpoints—sometimes several of them, including mandatory ID checks and physical screening.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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How Swift has anything to do with this windfall is a bit complicated, and goes all the way back to the major record labels’ original licensing agreements with Spotify from the late 2000s, which got the companies stock in the then-fledgling streaming service.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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Illinois joined 18 states defending consumers’ ability to file lawsuits in state courts against pesticide manufacturers for not including warning labels on products.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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All the doors were opened for them, and that’s what allowed the project to move forward in a concrete way.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trust what’s happening behind closed doors, Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort Canoe Place has eliminated single-use plastics on the property, uses bamboo room keys and refillable bath amenities, and employs energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems; EV charging ports are available to guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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He was wanted after allegedly robbing a Family Dollar store on Saturday morning and pistol-whipping one of their female employees, taking her wallet and keys.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This marks his 50th season in the Braves organization.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The foreign minister’s departure marks the end of two visits to Pakistan in 48 hours, as hopes for further face-to-face US-Iranian talks dissipated.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Read on for top tips for securing the best stay, dining experience, or activity using Tripadvisor coupons and discounts.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The website directs cash-paying consumers to drug manufacturers websites or coupons that can be used at pharmacies.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During his tenure, Stanford became the top fundraising school in the nation, the first to exceed $1 billion in a year, and Hennessy oversaw the construction of more than 70 new buildings; the university’s reputation skyrocketed, and its admissions rate dropped by 70 percent.—
Theo Baker,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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If a hospital got too full, the admitting office canceled elective admissions.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The agency did not state how many of the special-edition passports will be released.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rosenberg with Oakland Privacy suggested that the state might be better off opting out of the Real ID system than sharing information about its license holders, noting that more than 60 percent of Californians already have passports.—
Sacramento Bee contributor,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Tickets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickets. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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