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Recent Examples of doormat
Rather than a traditional doormat, Oprah opted for a longer runner-style option to cover the larger access point of her French double doors.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Many reviewers have praised the beautiful design and quality of the doormat.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
One easy way to get rid of dust is by adding doormats at your home’s entry points.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Indiana, a longtime doormat of the Big Ten, went undefeated and won the national title, led by a transfer quarterback (who won the Heisman Trophy) and a roster full of transfers.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Many reviewers have praised the beautiful design and quality of the doormat.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
One easy way to get rid of dust is by adding doormats at your home’s entry points.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Indiana, a longtime doormat of the Big Ten, went undefeated and won the national title, led by a transfer quarterback (who won the Heisman Trophy) and a roster full of transfers.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doormat
Noun
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These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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And Trump calls ’em almost like cowards.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Since mom already has the candle version, gift her the matching reed diffuser to have her fave scent coursing through her space on a regular basis.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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On the Peruvian side, travelers can visit the Uros floating islands, the artificial islets woven from totora reeds and home to communities that have lived here for centuries, then settle into a rustic homestay at Amantaní for a quieter look at life on the lake.—
Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doormat. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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