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as in keys
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
meeting that movie director could be your passport to a big acting career
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as in accessions
the means or right of entering or participating in
to its followers, the cult seemed like their passport to heaven
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Recent Examples of passports
Zodiac signs, seashells, strawberries, passports—these are some of the many charm options.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
The Mediterranean island is one of a handful of European countries that have over recent years offered golden visas and passports, which gained popularity during the European debt crisis when nations started selling residency to attract foreign investment.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Others wait until the last minute to book their flights or renew their passports.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Children’s passports cannot be renewed online.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While citizens from other countries—particularly in Asia and the Middle East—are likely to gain second passports to escape oppression or war, Americans view them as luxury status symbols, says Arton.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
The letter also noted Combs, his daughters and his mother had surrendered their passports to his legal counsel.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Mossad agents using fake Canadian passports poisoned Mashaal outside of Hamas' office in the capital Amman by holding a device to his ear.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
The Mediterranean island is one of a handful of European countries that have over recent years offered golden visas and passports, which gained popularity during the European debt crisis when nations started selling residency to attract foreign investment.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Others wait until the last minute to book their flights or renew their passports.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Children’s passports cannot be renewed online.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While citizens from other countries—particularly in Asia and the Middle East—are likely to gain second passports to escape oppression or war, Americans view them as luxury status symbols, says Arton.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
The letter also noted Combs, his daughters and his mother had surrendered their passports to his legal counsel.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Mossad agents using fake Canadian passports poisoned Mashaal outside of Hamas' office in the capital Amman by holding a device to his ear.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passports
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Harris was an early support of Obama's, knocking doors for him in Iowa ahead of the caucus.Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, like many distilleries, it was forced to close its doors during Prohibition and never reopened.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The juried competition showcases the best of professional, animated, and student films selected from more than 2,100 entries annually.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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One-fourth of American service members cast absentee ballots that year, with some 100,000 using Official Federal War Ballots that depended entirely on write-in entries.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Working with a college consultant in middle school years can give your child a competitive edge in the college admissions process and beyond.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This helps admissions committees understand your background, motivations and aspirations.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Passports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passports. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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