the ticket
noun
informal + somewhat old-fashioned
: the correct or most desirable thing : the thing that is needed or wanted
Compromise, now that's the ticket.
—often used in the phrase just the ticketFor a romantic dinner, candles are just the ticket.
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The president ultimately cleared the way for his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, to take his place at the top of the ticket.
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Chris Cameron, New York Times, 17 May 2025
This time, the stakes are high, as are the ticket prices for a game that some are calling the most anticipated since 1999 or 2000 when the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals and conference finals in consecutive seasons.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Fans can still join the ticket interest list in case tickets become available closer to the game.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Prices range from $92 to $484, according to the ticket seller.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
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“The ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ticket. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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