Synonyms of franchise

franchise

noun

ˈfran-ˌchīz 

as in suffrage

the right to formally express one's position or will in an election

the Territory of Wyoming granted women the franchise in 1869, a full 51 years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in all elections

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suffrage
• vote
• ballot
• enfranchisement
• voice
• say
• say-so

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disenfranchisement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of franchise

Fans, fellow Bachelor franchise alums, and friends all flocked to the comments section to celebrate the health milestone. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

Initially, the team has moved franchise slugger Bryce Harper back to the outfield, replacing him with Alec Bohm at first base so that Bryson Stott can play third and Arraez can man his preferred position at second base. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

For them and the studio, the north star of the franchise is dinosaurs in the modern world delivering wonder and terror. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick and sportscaster Jerry Coleman are joined by ESPN’s Buster Olney, who breaks down Baltimore’s trade deadline moves and what’s next for the franchise. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

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