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 Its top holdings are Moderna, Natera, Twist Bioscience and Halozyme Therapeutics. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 The holdings include Databricks, Revolut, and ElevenLabs, among others. — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Unlike museums, which often face pressure to disclose their holdings and investigate provenance, private collectors generally aren’t under a similar obligation. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Asia-Pacific is still a small share of Mubadala鈥檚 portfolio, making up 13% of its holdings, against 44% for North America. — semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026 With more than a dozen similar projects in the works, Nevada’s vast federal holdings could become a proving ground for data centers and a tinderbox over public-land protections. — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Rather than building a permanent collection or being a permanent home to Dumas’s own holdings, Le Large will focus on presenting on a changing program of temporary exhibitions. — Sarah Belmont For Artnews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

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Noun

All 21 people were cited on suspicion of soliciting prostitution, and four also received citations for drug possession.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
The Redhawks edged Warren 18-14 last week behind a strong second-half defense led by junior linebacker Landen Goebel that stopped the Blue Devils on all seven possessions.

— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of possession

Noun

There’s room for belongings, a mini fridge for snacks and beers, separate work areas and comfortable beds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
The alleged victim turned toward the gunman and refused to give up his belongings, the affidavit said.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of belongings

Noun

In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
Consider pairing your pants with a print bomber jacket that keeps things low-key and perfect for daytime.

— India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of things

Noun

But Cathcarts can’t use the Flora stuff because they’re not supposed to know about the honey trap, not that Morgan knows that he is not supposed to know.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Capricorn December 22 – January 19 The everyday stuff could go surprisingly well today.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026