ADOPTION Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

adoption

noun

Definition of adoption

as in embracement

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Recent Examples of adoption With the adoption of the name Naoero, the country becomes the latest nation to signal a shift away from a colonial past by changing its name. — Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 The 67-year-old actor, who runs a dog adoption charity, has not been accused of committing any crimes. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026 If the yield is not close to what ASML machines can provide, that might hamper the adoption of China's machine. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 In practice, though, adoption remains inconsistent, regulations vary by country, and many vehicles still rely on brute-force brightness rather than precision. — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adoption

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Noun

But Cygnet Infinity—which received gold at the Spirits Business’s Low & No Masters 2026 Awards—is less about abstinence than embracement.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
That embracement has helped the military enlist between 128,000 and 190,000 new service members annually since the 1990s, even though some armed forces, especially the Army, have struggled to meet their recruiting goals in the past few years.

— Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025

Definition of embracement

Noun

Hawley criticized Fauci for accepting cash prizes from nonprofits that award money to people for outstanding achievements in given fields and for his embrace of celebrity at the height of the pandemic.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Noah Kahan is pumping the brakes on the White House's embrace of his music.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of embrace

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Scorsese’s public espousal of this technology marks the latest shift in attitude about AI from powerful Hollywood creatives.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Even China’s espousal of free trade is closely tied to its status as a manufacturing juggernaut.

— Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of espousal

Noun

Participants agree to release and hold harmless Company, the Podcast and Podcast hosts from any claims arising out of participation in the Competition or the acceptance or use of any prize.

— The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Examples, from vaccine acceptance to accessibility features, demonstrate how identity and practical needs serve as essential filters.

— Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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