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exception

noun

ik-ˈsep-shən How to pronounce exception (audio)
Definition of exceptionnext
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 Every exception quietly redraws the boundary of acceptable behavior. — Farida Abjani, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 That is not a blanket promise against layoffs, and any agreed upon coverage, exceptions, processes, and remedies remain largely unclear. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026 Because Mitchell has Bird Rights, Miami could re-sign him without dipping into its exception money. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Florida law also allows exceptions to save the mother’s life or prevent serious risk to physical health, with signatures from two physicians. — Peggy Gossett-Seidman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exception
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exception
  1. objection
  2. anomaly
  3. complaint
  4. rarity
  5. question
  6. abnormality
Noun
  • The judge sustained objections when the defense tried to get into some of the caller's specific claims.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • However, the West Berkshire Council had upheld the objections filed in February and, last month, rejected their appeal.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of objection
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  • Buckle up for Seven of Nine exploring a remote cluster of uncanny exoplanets, strange alien artifacts, long lost civilizations, and trippy paranormal anomalies.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Investors are upbeat, but the documents include an anomaly that might not signal an open-and-shut positive outcome for the company.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of anomaly
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  • The final result was visually awkward and earned so many complaints on social media that McLendon-Covey even weighed in at the time.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The initial complaint, filed in May 2025, also included false imprisonment and conversion as causes of action, which are not included in the latest complaint.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of complaint
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  • But at the very top end, the market continues to produce extraordinary results for bottles with exceptional rarity and provenance.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Each had multiple seasons with more than 200 innings pitched, a rarity in today's game.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of rarity
Noun
  • The finding resolves a long-running question about the material’s electrical behavior.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Aries Full Moon illuminates your domestic 4th house, bringing a family matter, living situation, or question of emotional security into clearer focus.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of question
Noun
  • However, because the Food and Drug Administration has warned about a potential for birth abnormalities, it is not recommended for women who are pregnant or who want to get pregnant.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • For healthcare leaders, the path forward is less about detecting ever more abnormalities than about improving the balance between early detection, diagnostic precision and health-system capacity.
    — Oran Muduroglu, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exception. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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