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doorman

[dawr-man, -muhn, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌmæn, -mən, ˈdoʊr- /
NOUN
guard for entrance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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“A lot of people have anxiety, and rightfully so,” said Ali Nikovic, a doorman at a building just off Fifth Avenue.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

“The U.S. is going to put conditions on us, that’s what’s going to happen,” said a doorman who spoke on condition of anonymity.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 29, 2026

I kind of walked through the crowd and into the building, and I said to the doorman, “What’s all that about?”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2026

“Later, he covered her rent and furnished her apartment in a doorman building in the West Village.”

From Slate Nov. 19, 2025

There’s no doorman and no elevator, but there’s a big empty stairwell leading to an empty apartment.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

Uniformed doormen greet guests at the entrance, while chandeliers, fireplaces and classic architectural details reinforce the hotel’s historic character.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

The city’s doormen and nurses notched similar gains earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

The comedian’s new building also offers a wide variety of amenities for its residents, including 24-hour doormen and concierge service, a gym, play areas, and proximity to some of Manhattan’s most sought-after tourist attractions.

From MarketWatch Jan. 15, 2026

Others are frequenting pricey stores such as Ralph Lauren, where doormen hand out hot chocolate and a cashmere-silk necktie sells for $250.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 22, 2025

Those buildings had doormen, huge glass doors, gargoyles on the walls, and air conditioners in almost every' window.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez




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