Synonyms of omission

omission

noun

ō-ˈmi-shən 

as in deletion

something left out

the disk contains a selection of deleted scenes, and a couple of the omissions greatly add to the intelligibility of the movie's plot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deletion
• elision
• elimination
• negligence
• skip
• neglect
• reduction
• blank
• lapse
• subtraction
• default
• oversight
• deduction
• failure
• delinquency
• slip
• condensation
• abbreviation
• dereliction
• pretermission

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inclusion
• addition
• increase
• expansion
• increment
• gain
• rise
• supplement
• augmentation
• plus
• accrual
• accretion
• raise
• boost
• addendum
• more

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of omission

Her absence was noticeable, but given that the end result was another gold, her omission might end up being a footnote in the lore of this gold medal streak. — Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The omission contrasts with the European Union's AI Act, which requires providers of high-risk AI systems to report serious incidents to national authorities. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

And although the Maroon reissue featured OG-style Nike Air branding, it wasn’t featured on the Sport Blue release just one year prior — an omission Nike will reportedly seek to correct on the forthcoming 2027 drop. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026

Deadline’s questions to the festival about the jury conference had come about following the conference’s clear omission from the festival schedule, which was highly unusual. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026