Alternative
Alternative noun - The power, right, or opportunity to choose.
Gateway and alternative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gateway" instead a noun "Alternative".
Gateway
Gateway noun - Something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal.
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Synonyms for Gateway
Alternative and gateway are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alternative" instead a noun "Gateway".
Nearby Word: gate
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- Nirvana, and to a lesser extent Pearl Jam, serve as a gateway to grunge at first, and then to alternative music in general.
Source: Gateway Series - Outside of Japan, FLCL could be considered a gateway series for the music of The Pillows, and Japanese alternative and indie rock music as a whole.
Source: Gateway Series - Due to Jellyfish's tendency to wear their myriad influences on their sleeves, it can equally be a Gateway Series for Baroque Pop, '60's or 70's pop, Alternative Rock, British Invasion music, vintage bubblegum pop, even obscure influences like Henry Mancini or Hugo Montenegro.
Source: Gateway Series
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