OPEN DOOR Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

open door

noun

Definition of open door

as in welcome mat

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Noun

Europe rolls out the welcome mat Europe’s governments and institutions are eager to court America’s disaffected researchers.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Instead, Elizabeth wants her work to be a welcome mat into her weird, fantastical world where others can find people just like them.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of welcome mat

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Qatar supplied the money with Israel’s approval, even as Israeli officials publicly criticized Doha for financing Hamas, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Despite high approval among conservative voters, Cruz’s two reelection campaigns attracted fierce challenges from Democrats, including a near loss in 2018 to former congressman Beto O’Rourke.

— Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of approval

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Hard passes give journalists who regularly cover the White House longer-term access to its campus without having to get permission ahead of time.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
The company has requested permission to launch Starship from its Starbase site in South Texas up to 456 times per year.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of permission

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The latest agreements secure suppliers for two important aircraft systems, but Vertical must still complete development, integration, and regulatory certification before Valo can enter commercial service.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Halal certification covers how the chickens are processed, and the company says its birds are hand-processed according to Halal requirements.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026

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