as in deletion
something left out
unfortunately, when the book was condensed, some of the elisions rendered major plot developments incomprehensible
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Recent Examples of elision
A certain equilibrium is achieved in her tactical juxtaposition of refinement and rebellion, in the contrast between the acceptable and the taboo, in the elision of erotically graphic drawings and the delicate lines and watercolors with which they are elaborated.
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Elizabeth Mangini, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
Overweening expressions of ‘good’ taste often give rise to myopic elisions between public and private identities.
—Matthew Carey Salyer, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Her elision is a welcome change.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
The contents of each article have not been rearranged, however, and all elisions have been clearly marked.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
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Elizabeth Mangini, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2025
Overweening expressions of ‘good’ taste often give rise to myopic elisions between public and private identities.
—Matthew Carey Salyer, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Her elision is a welcome change.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
The contents of each article have not been rearranged, however, and all elisions have been clearly marked.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elision
Noun
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Other major changes include the deletion of one provision that would have directed more federal funding to localities that permit more housing near transit and another that would have essentially graded every state and city on their zoning laws.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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The founding generation of screen actors, who fought hard and risked much to establish a labor union for the profession, would still likely balk at the deletion of the name.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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This was a really intriguing spirit, with earthy, sour, ripe fruit notes, and zero smoke (an intentional omission, as Lopez-Sela believes smoke can mask the true character of the agave).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2026
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If the deficit issue’s current momentum starts rallying voters in a big way a la 1992, Trump’s omission may prove a big mistake.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Elision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elision. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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