TICKETS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of ticket

as in checks

a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance) only people with tickets will be allowed past the front gates

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as in labels

a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it the price on the ticket is $20 more than the advertised price

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as in doors

the means or right of entering or participating in people to whom a green card represents a ticket to a better life

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as in keys

something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal that entry-level job could be her ticket to a career in big-time advertising

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ticket

as in marks

to attach an identifying slip to the attendant quickly ticketed my coat and handed the claim stub back to me

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Recent Examples of tickets

Noun

At a base level, hope extends from buying lottery tickets to rooting for a sports team. — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The Stavanger Festival’s soft launch last March sold more than 10,000 tickets and boosted the Norwegian International Film Festival’s overall visitors by 30%. — Annika Pham, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 On eBay and other resale platforms, sellers are listing tickets for 70mm screenings well above face value, with one transaction reaching as high as $2,000 for two tickets for a premium showtime in New York. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 The band also holds the record for the most tickets sold for a show at the venue, per the release. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 With 14 million tickets available, the 2028 Games could break the sales record set by Paris 2024, which sold 12 million tickets between the Olympics and Paralympics. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Increasing popularity and selling as many tickets as is possible boosts revenues; revenues can be used to reinvest in infrastructure and to make tournaments better in the ongoing arms race for supremacy between the four Grand Slams. — James Hansen, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The consumer‑facing bottle made the tournament collectible, but the 4,000 World Cup tickets Taittinger bought and distributed to its global importers, distributors and partners gave them a persuasive reason to feel valued. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The larger number included fans attending matches and those without tickets attending other events. — Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickets

Noun

More than a year earlier, Arlington, Massachusetts sent four straight monthly payments totaling $446,000 to a criminal who had impersonated a real vendor and asked to switch from paper checks to electronic transfer.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
In New York and many other states that have vehicle inspections, the inspection machine checks for vehicle emissions.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of checks

Noun

New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Ganni’s success also fueled growing interest in Copenhagen’s fashion scene, helping pave the way for fellow Danish labels like Saks Potts, Stine Goya, Rotate, and Baum und Pferdgarten to cultivate devoted international followings.

— Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of labels

Noun

The film starts on an unexpectedly rainy day, when the family realizes they’re sealed into their house with no way of opening or smashing through the doors or windows.

— William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Last year, Senate Democratic staff investigated DOGE activities at three agencies and found armed guards, locked doors, and windows covered with trash bags.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of doors

Noun

Teams often overlook how modules interact with identity, keys and access flows.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The album’s mood is evocative of a hot summer’s day; the combination of live-wire drum breaks and breezy keys suggests the feeling of dipping your toes in the ocean when the temperature outside is pushing 90.

— Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of keys

Verb

Today marks exactly one year until millions of people experience one of the most anticipated astronomical events of modern times — and the countdown comes just 10 days before mainland Europe’s first total solar eclipse since 1999.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
This deal marks the third consecutive year in which Domínguez has been traded ahead of the deadline.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of marks

Noun

Haskell's team is also staying high in quality and coupons, trimming lower-coupon exposures in favor of those that are upward of 5% that the firm thinks are better poised to handle periods of market uncertainty.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, said the legislation targets large companies that use extensive consumer data to maximize profits rather than small businesses offering traditional discounts or coupons.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of coupons

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Daniel Fernando García Velázquez took the admissions exam for Mexico’s most famous university four times before finally getting the result that should have guaranteed him admission.

— Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The company generated record quarterly admissions revenue of $540 million worldwide and concession revenue of $433 million.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 July 2026