DISCOVERY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

discovery

noun

di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē

Definition of discovery

as in finding

the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time the discovery of a new species of starfish

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as in find

something discovered his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds

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Recent Examples of discovery The discovery could help scientists better understand how water shaped rocky objects in the early solar system billions of years ago. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 This discovery could help researchers better understand how cancer cells avoid the immune system, replicate, and survive in their host. — Dr. Yonathan Daniel, ABC News, 25 July 2026 The team made this discovery, published in Current Biology, by looking at the long-term survival chances of the endangered Manglietia aromatica tree found in southwest China. — New Atlas, 24 July 2026 Last summer, The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired the MLS discovery rights for German and Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller from FC Cincinnati for $400,000. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for discovery

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These findings arrive at an important time for the audiobook industry.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Croom and Jimar Wilson, the president of the nonprofit’s board of directors, did not respond to an email seeking comment on the county’s findings.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of finding

Noun

The ongoing Cyclospora outbreak underscores the impact of underfunded public health systems, as CDC staff and lab cuts impede crucial detection and investigation efforts.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
The new features and capabilities include AI-powered anomaly detection.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

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Holding it all together is the irrepressible Rodri, sweeping up loose balls and snuffing out counter-attacks with a positional awareness few central midfielders match.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Supported by a historic wave of retiring business owners and growing awareness of acquisition entrepreneurship, buying a business has become an increasingly attractive path to ownership.

— Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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