CONSIDERATION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

consideration

noun

kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən

Definition of consideration

as in deliberation

a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something after much consideration we decided to make an offer on the house

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in compensation

something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services since it was pro bono work, no consideration was made

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Recent Examples of consideration The Charlotte Hornets acquired Schröder and cash considerations from the Cleveland Cavaliers for Tre Mann, league sources confirmed to the Charlotte Observer on Friday. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 Critics also say the government’s insistence on the male-only succession is an imposition of an inhumane system on the royals without taking into consideration their burden and feelings. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 But the county withdrew from consideration over zoning issues. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Abdelkader told Fortune lawmakers should make cybersecurity a primary consideration akin to airbags, noting that every connected vehicle introduces some degree of cyber risk. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consideration

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration

Noun

His federal trial in June ended in a mistrial after nearly 13 hours of deliberations, with jurors split 10 in favor of not guilty and two in favor of guilty, unable to come to a unanimous decision.

— Sierra van der Brug, Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
These officials, who have spoken on condition of anonymity to discuss internal administration deliberations, have said on multiple occasions that Rubio’s limited response was intentionally designed to give Lula time and space to back down.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of deliberation

Noun

Boards routinely commit millions of dollars to CEOs and other senior leaders through salary, equity, long-term incentive plans, retention packages, and other forms of executive compensation.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Carradine’s family and estate are seeking unspecified general and wrongful-death damages and compensation for medical expenses incurred during his hospitalization.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of compensation

Noun

And in a study of a third group of over 690 participants, super movers had better cognition and lower prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
For the new study, Chang’s team created specialized fluorescent animal models that enabled them to visualize and isolate all of the cardiac neurons on the heart.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of study

Noun

Supporting the easiest payment method on a phone ought to be second nature to mobile-app developers, but too many continue to make this mistake.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
BofA also expects some retailers will work with brands to recoup some tariff money, either via direct payments or future purchase order negotiations.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of payment

Noun

Reaves has a fully dedicated golf social media Instagram account, and right after retirement from the NBA, Smith joined the golf team at North Carolina A&T as a freshman walk-on.

— Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Leeds United’s goalkeeper does not manage his social media accounts but his friends have kept him informed of the feverish reaction to his arrival.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of account

Noun

The team didn’t address the position in the draft or free agency, but the organization held on to tackle Cody Ford — who has lost 40 pounds — as a backup while giving him a pay cut.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Albany police said Gallimore has been suspended without pay while the outcome of administrative action against him remains pending.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pay

Noun

Ms Rachel pushes reparations quote in latest progressive political move.

— , FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Understanding Caribbean history For Bousquet, the debate over reparations remains tied to how the Caribbean understands its own history, including slavery’s abolition and emancipation.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026