skeleton key
Example Sentences
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Those looking for a felt skeleton key to unlock his various idiosyncrasies aren’t likely to find one.
From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2023
This word—“predations,” which Shapiro deployed repeatedly—is the skeleton key to this entire debate.
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2022
Handmade in Blaine, Washington, they feature rich oil-tanned leather, nylon stitching, metal hardware and an antique skeleton key.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2021
The virus uses its spike protein like a skeleton key to ease open cells.
From Washington Post • Jun. 7, 2021
A skeleton key etched with the initials C.B.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
