GATEWAY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

gateway

noun

ˈgāt-ˌwā

Definition of gateway

as in key

something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal hopefully, my college degree will be a gateway to a high-paying job

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Relevance

as in access

the means or right of entering or participating in Denver is the gateway to the West

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as in doorway

the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure there are security checkpoints at all of the stadium's gateways

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Recent Examples of gateway Cathay Pacific will present a gateway to Asia in the Garden and Atrium where guests will enjoy yakitori, duck and champagne. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 American travelers will have new nonstop gateways to the shores of Slovenia’s Lake Bled and the beaches of Ibiza on United Airlines next summer. — Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Reno, a city of about 280,000 people, is known for its casinos and as a gateway to nearby Lake Tahoe, North America’s largest alpine lake and a popular vacation destination. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Known as the gateway to Southwest Florida, Fort Myers is the kind of destination that does it all. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gateway

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gateway

Noun

Norvell seemingly embraced a CEO role, handing the keys of the offense to Malzahn.

— Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
With SynthID-style watermarking, a secret key and the preceding text influence that choice.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of key

Noun

Charles Bradshaw, community plans and liaison officer at Naval Base Coronado, said the bridge preserves vital defense access as part of the strategic highway network.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
How much access is currently possible for emergency vehicles is not clear.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of access

Noun

Excess doorways were removed and replaced with new casework—the removal of some doorways allowed some spaces to be re-imagined, creating reading nooks or quiet collaboration spaces.

— Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Have these items at the doorways for quick visits into the house.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of doorway

Noun

This is based on the cost for an adult purchasing a new season ticket, or, in the case of clubs where there are no new tickets available, the final renewal phase.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Fans do not need a ticket for the event to purchase barbecue, according to the Instagram post.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of ticket

Noun

One of the rentable rooms is the bank vault, which still has its six-ton door and reinforced concrete walls.

— Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
But for the rest of the year, Rice simply lived there, working in an office off an 800-square-foot primary suite and taking dips in the pool or the ocean outside his door.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of door

Noun

Completed in 1916, the two-story Hollywood Hills home is tucked behind gates and tall hedges.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2026
The imposing gate and incline signal that privacy is one of the adults-only resort’s strongest assets, attracting high-profile guests like Katy Perry and Sir Paul McCartney.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of gate

Noun

Keep documents such as passports and insurance paperwork in a waterproof, fireproof container or locked safe to prevent any potential damage.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
The foldable is expected to have a passport-style design that flips horizontally, as opposed to a vertical flip like the Samsung Z Flip 7 or the Motorola Razr Ultra, according to Bloomberg's Matt Gurman.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of passport

Noun

Shopping malls across the country are roping off parking spaces closest to main entrances and food courts to make a few extra bucks.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Officers met with representatives of Lamb, who identified an apparent entrance and exit point as a broken window on the side of the house.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of entrance

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