1
as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability
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2
as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time
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Recent Examples of exception
There are now so many identifiable exceptions to charging order exclusivity that such exclusivity should not be presumed.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Luka Doncic was the exception, going 12-for-22 from the field, and 5-for-10 from three, for a game-high 37 points.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Before, back in Salt Lake City, Joel was the exception to the rule.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2025
There was no Tariff 'exception' announced on Friday.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Luka Doncic was the exception, going 12-for-22 from the field, and 5-for-10 from three, for a game-high 37 points.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Before, back in Salt Lake City, Joel was the exception to the rule.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2025
There was no Tariff 'exception' announced on Friday.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exception
Noun
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Provide 7 realistic objections or reasons for apathy that typical customers might have.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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There has never been an objection to describing this highly brutal, murderous conduct in words, nor did anyone object to this office when such crime scene images were recently shown on a Netflix documentary.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ongoing debate The Sierra Nevada has been a topic of debate for decades in the geology community due to an anomaly found within the mantle located underneath the Great Valley.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Uncomfortable spots don’t seem to exist for Denver’s anomaly of a center, though.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The figure is only representative of information and complaints submitted by victims to the IC3, FBI officials confirmed.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In an exhibit to HSM’s complaint, the marketing advance is detailed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pulled from recording sessions that took place across a pivotal four-year period, the collection highlights rarities, alternate versions, and deep cuts that hardcore fans will appreciate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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These slides checked all the boxes: sleek, waterproof, comfortable, and supportive—an absolute rarity in the sandal world.—
Samantha Leal,
StyleCaster,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis and reflect on the pontiff's legacy as a reformer, questions are emerging about who might follow the 266th leader of the church.—
Katie Landeck,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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They got engaged in 2021, when Meyer popped the question.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those abnormalities are the arrhythmias: atrial fibrillation, bradyarrhythmias and ventricular arrhythmias.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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During an average follow-up of 13 years, nearly 1 in 10 participants developed heart rhythm abnormalities.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exception. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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