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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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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On the back of the tummy-smoothing waistband is a discreet zipper pocket that’s large enough to fit your wallet, keys, or phone.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
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Lichtman awards Trump just four keys, including ones for Harris’s lack of magnetism and a big foreign policy failure, specifically the warfare engulfing Israel, Lebanon, and Iran.Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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The theater ticket sales data is released by Box Office Mojo but there is no equivalent source for merchandise and home entertainment revenue.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Trump will also join talk show host Tucker Carlson in Glendale, Arizona for a live discussion on Thursday, with the event’s ticket sales being donated to hurricane relief.Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Oct. 2024
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Established in 1961, this Parisian house has achieved iconic status with its exquisite fragrances and distinctive typography, often serving as the gateway for many into the world of luxury candles.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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To that end, Tierra Patagonia is also a gateway to adventure.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Open sesame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20sesame. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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