excerpt

noun

ˈek-ˌsərpt How to pronounce excerpt (audio)
Definition of excerptnext
as in quotation
a part taken from a longer work he'll read an excerpt from the novel at the book signing

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Recent Examples of excerpt An excerpt from Shadwick’s new biography published in The Art Newspaper, reveals that in fact the painting is a copy of A Winter Sunset by the then-popular tonalist artist Bruce Crane. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 Oct. 2026 Here’s an excerpt, the story behind the bag that’s become a household name. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 In a new excerpt published by People, the late actor recalled a harrowing moment with his daughter. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 19 Oct. 2026 In 2018, Stephen Marks put together a commercial that highlighted excerpts from the sit-down while running against Salazar in the Republican primary for Florida’s 27th congressional district. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for excerpt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excerpt
  1. quotation
  2. extract
  3. passage
  4. clip
  5. citation
  6. snippet
Noun
  • Others have created a multimodal version of it using text, images, quotations, citations, audio, video, or other media to show how the idea is inherited, transformed, contested, and reimagined.
    — Saurabh Anand, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The chilling quotation above comes from insect enthusiast Björn Hjaltason’s discovery of a mosquito last October on a farm just north of Reykjavík.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of quotation
Noun
  • The cocktail menu is also expansive—go for the signature tomato cocktail, which is vodka and rice wine-based with tomato extract, poblanos, and tamarind.
    — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Analysis of bone extracts identified heme B and an altered relative.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of extract
Noun
  • The following passage from Maclachlan’s memoir well illustrates Stewart’s refusal to treat popular entertainment with any less seriousness than Shakespeare, a trait that would serve him well throughout his career.
    — Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Before then, advocates are seeking reforms that would enable the city to rebid the contracts through the passage of a state bill, which would include provisions that protect employees in future agreements and prevent a school bus driver strike.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of passage
Noun
  • The 1-minute video then weaves together actual clips of Uecker, who died at age 90 in 2025 after calling Brewers games on the radio for 54 years.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The clips showed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex walking hand-in-hand outdoors, plus scenes of a child’s feet by a fireplace, splashing in puddles and the children riding bikes.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of clip
Noun
  • The cameras detect vehicles that break the law by passing the school buses when the stop sign and lights are flashing, capturing video evidence that is then reviewed by citation officers before a citation is issued.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In Portage, school resource officers now review the footage to see whether a citation is warranted.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of citation
Noun
  • Listen to snippets of the album and hear about how Taupin has been able to keep his and John's relationship so strong.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In the postgame locker-room celebration, a snippet of which was posted on the Dolphins’ X account, Hafley held up his hands and jumped up and down as his players poured water bottles over him.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of snippet

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“Excerpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excerpt. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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