as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
it turned out that a simple "please" was the open sesame for charming the hotel manager into giving us a room with a better view
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Recent Examples of open sesame
For something cozy, but not basic: Ask Rabble Coffee for an open sesame: a latte with tahini, dates, orange, cinnamon and chili pepper.
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Arika Herron, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
But is an ‘Alexandria in the cloud’ really an open sesame?
—Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 1 Dec. 2023
Arika Herron, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
But is an ‘Alexandria in the cloud’ really an open sesame?
—Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 1 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open sesame
Noun
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The key is to use AI to enhance strategy, not replace creativity, ensuring long-term adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For bettors, the key is to assess whether a team has the depth and skill for sustained success, or if recent wins are masking deeper issues.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Those ticket sales rank as the biggest debut of the year, as well as the best in history for a game-to-film adaptation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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The normal advance ticket price is $10 for an adult.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
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Last June, Amazon declined comment when asked if Amazon Prime Monday games would be a gateway to getting more games once Rogers’ current deal expires next year.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Wadden Sea National Park Beyond its Viking heritage, Ribe is also a gateway to Wadden Sea National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Open sesame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20sesame. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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