HOLDINGS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

holdings

noun

plural of holding

as in possession

transportable items that one owns the museum's holdings of ancient manuscripts are among the rarest in the world

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Recent Examples of holdings That two-day drop alone is nearly the net worth of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, whose holdings equal $123 billion. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026 Their holdings are getting older, refinancing deadlines are approaching, and investors want their money back. — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 In 1968, Capital International, a division of Capital Group, launched global equity indexes that helped institutional investors benchmark their international holdings. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 The ministry is still pursuing an ancient marble torso called the Old Fisherman, in the holdings of the Altes Museum in Berlin, and dozens of Iznik tiles residing at the Louvre, in Paris. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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Noun

Part of that mission is consolidating as many of the princess’ possessions as possible.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
June 21 – July 22 An old possession could have something new to offer you.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of possession

Noun

The Juliette Bucket Bag features a durable pebbled leather exterior and a spacious interior that accommodates essentials like a phone, wallet, sunglasses, and a tablet, while a magnetic closure keeps belongings secure.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2026
The Fyy Electronic Organizer solves that with multiple mesh pockets that have space for everything from power banks to earbuds, and boasts a water-resistant exterior that adds an extra layer of protection for your belongings.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of belongings

Noun

As the Cowboys try to figure out how to maintain some sort of stability this season with their 4-5 record, there are a mountain of issues to correct, but there are also things to build with and be proud of.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
Just by chance, a guy who does what he is coached to do, continues to work really, really hard and do the right things, the ball somehow finds him.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of things

Noun

First, the good stuff … Punter Bradley Pinion hit running back Kaytron Allen for a 46-yard gain on a fake punt in the fourth quarter.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
The Dons took a 9-7 lead in set two on Bryn Gardiner’s stuff block, but the Falcons ran off five straight points, three from Decker.

— Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026