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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Ruiz, who had the assist on Fafa Picault’s goal in Panama last weekend, said the key is to be versatile and adapt to whatever spot coaches ask him to play.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Alex realized focusing on small, daily improvements was the key.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Fans need to register in advance to buy tickets on The Brothers’ website; there will be a limit of eight tickets per show.—
Dave Brooks,
Billboard,
6 Feb. 2025
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Where to buy tickets Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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With Hurry Up Tomorrow now out via XO/Republic Records, the performance stands as a gateway into The Weeknd’s latest (and potentially final) chapter under his longtime moniker.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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Athens is also a gateway to a huge number of Greek islands, which are full of historical attractions and beach resorts.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Open sesame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20sesame. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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