as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
it turned out that a simple "please" was the open sesame for charming the hotel manager into giving us a room with a better view
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Recent Examples of open sesame
For something cozy, but not basic: Ask Rabble Coffee for an open sesame: a latte with tahini, dates, orange, cinnamon and chili pepper.
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Arika Herron, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
But is an ‘Alexandria in the cloud’ really an open sesame?
—Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 1 Dec. 2023
Arika Herron, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
But is an ‘Alexandria in the cloud’ really an open sesame?
—Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 1 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open sesame
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Quince Italian Leather Flap Phone Crossbody This slim, stylish crossbody bag keeps their phone, keys, and credit cards close while leaving them hands-free.Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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The key is research and interaction with local experts.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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On the morning that tickets to the premiere became available, the festival’s ticketing system temporarily crashed amid an overwhelming surge in demand.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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But some tickets still remain more expensive than others.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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The fern’s nitrogen-fixing capabilities and natural insect resistance also offer a gateway to more sustainable agriculture.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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In 2025, Copal Tree Lodge—the 17-suite luxury eco-lodge that’s emerged as one of the largest agritourism destinations in Belize and a gateway to the southernmost part of the country—celebrates its 20th anniversary.Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Open sesame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20sesame. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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