KEYHOLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

keyhole

noun

Definition of keyhole

as in peephole

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Recent Examples of keyhole The piece was embellished with the French luxury fashion’s signature keyhole cutout, augmented by a gold outline. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 In another look, she was outfitted in an oxblood red bodysuit with a keyhole, halter neckline, lace ruffles and a layered veil skirt. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 17 July 2026 This extremely breathable dress features functional side pockets, a button keyhole at the back neck, and is available in deep navy, red, blue pinstripe, and black. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Harshita Nair, 21, and Mahial Sran, 20, were believed to have been sleeping at a keyhole arch between Panther Beach and Yellow Back Beach northeast of Santa Cruz on June 10 when they were caught by the high tide, according to a Santa Cruz County fire captain. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for keyhole

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Noun

The next day, Tekin looked through the peephole of her cell door and saw guards dragging out a corpse.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Of course, the camera is suitable for any door with a compatible peephole, not just for apartments.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of peephole

Noun

Additionally, every belt opening and buttonhole is individually measured, cut and finished, including the holes along the back belt and those used for the pocket flaps.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Taken by Hujar in 1985, the black-and-white image shows Jackie in repose, dressed in a suit, with a fresh white flower in his buttonhole and a lovely drawing of him, in full makeup, positioned near his left shoulder.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of buttonhole

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Options include properly filtered solar eclipse glasses, a safe handheld solar viewer and a pinhole projector (learn how to make one on NASA's website).

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Special eclipse glasses or pinhole projectors are required to safely view solar eclipses and prevent eye damage.

— Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of pinhole

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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

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Officers looked at the driver and saw six puncture wounds – four on his back, one between his eyes and one on the left side of his neck.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Patients should put any items in a leak-proof, puncture-resistant container, such as a laundry detergent bottle.

— Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of puncture

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Jetties are long barriers often constructed of boulders or concrete at inlets or harbors to keep navigation channels open, while groins are shorter and often are built on open beaches to stop erosion and widen the sand area.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The castle overlooks the Moray Firth, a large inlet of the North Sea.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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