OPEN DOOR Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

open door

noun

Definition of open door

as in welcome mat

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Noun

Europe rolls out the welcome mat Europe’s governments and institutions are eager to court America’s disaffected researchers.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Instead, Elizabeth wants her work to be a welcome mat into her weird, fantastical world where others can find people just like them.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of welcome mat

Noun

Hall said county staff and event organizers have put in a lot of work to ensure the race will be up to standard and as safe as possible, meeting all requirements for approval.

— Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Much of it will build a new CMU campus in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, which is expected to enroll its first students in 2028, pending regulatory approval.

— Linda K. Brown Stroh, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

Kalshi and Polymarket have previously used NFL logos and other marks without permission from the league or the NFLPA.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Such behavior is known as doxxing, or sharing someone’s personal information or identity online without their permission.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of permission

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Joby has led the industry in flight testing, manufacturing, and regulatory certification, helping set the standards the sector now follows.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Thursday’s announcement formally bans Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, and four other companies from the permanent labor certification process.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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