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ticket

[tik-it] / ˈtɪk ɪt /
NOUN
authorization on paper
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admission card certificate check coupon document license paper passport permit receipt record sticker voucher
STRONG
badge board chit credential docket invite key label marker note notice pass passage password slip stub tab tag token
WEAK
open sesame raincheck
Antonyms
STRONGEST
prohibition refusal
STRONG
denial heedlessness ignorance neglect veto

Example Sentences

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AUGUSTA, Ga.—Scott Gray entered the Masters ticket lottery for 20 years before he finally scored access to Wednesday’s practice round.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Many airlines have already imposed fuel surcharges that could prove sticky, especially if they do not lead to marked declines in ticket sales in the coming months.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

LA28 said the 24% ticket fee on Olympics tickets aligns “with standard industry practices for ticketing live events” and covers the costs of securely processing and delivering tickets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Passengers should expect higher ticket prices in the meantime, he says.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I purchased a ticket from the kiosk man.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros