HOMOLOGATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

homologation

noun

as in sanction

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Recent Examples of homologation The result is a subtler version of the homologation car that recaptures the classic 911 silhouette without giving up the hardware that makes a GT3 a GT3. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 The plan had been to build 125 examples to meet international homologation rules, but Chevy management caught wind of the project and shut it down with just five cars built. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 Following an extensive program of engineering, validation and federal homologation, Supersport has been approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for sale in the United States. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 15 July 2026 There are additional costs of homologation, import duties, tariffs, etc, that get added onto the final price in such situations. — New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026 More wide-reaching steps, such as increasing the amount of fully sustainable fuel the engines can burn or adjusting the almost 50-50 split between combustion and electrical power, would need to wait until next season as a result of the homologation arrangement. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 The manufacturer can make a limited number of design changes during the homologation period for performance improvements and they are also allowed to make changes to address safety and reliability but they must be approved. — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 More time for specification homologation. — Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for homologation

Noun

The administration has broadened its Treasury sanctions on the Islamic regime while also increasing pressure on Iran’s business partners.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026
In comments posted on X earlier this month, Zelenskyy called on the country’s partners to ramp up sanctions pressure on Moscow and provide Kyiv with further air defense support.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanction

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Jumbo loans have stricter approval processes, lower debt-to-income (DTI) ratio requirements and higher down payment demands than most conventional loans.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
But in 2018 Trump signed the Right to Try Act, which allows terminally ill patients to access certain experimental drugs and immunotherapy treatments that have not received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of approval

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The agreement will be presented to union members for ratification on Friday.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
The right of women to the ballot was formally made a part of the constitution of the United States today when Secretary of State Colby proclaimed ratification of the nineteenth amendment.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of ratification

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Yet, earlier this month, I, my fellow editors and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel were informed that support for the Arctic Report Card — our flagship annual report since 2006 — is canceled.

— Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

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Saturday’s matchup seems likely, as his fitness level was quite good after not training for a few weeks while awaiting finalization of his transfer and visa.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Kevin was given full custody of their four children, according to the divorce agreement obtained at the time of its finalization in 2025 by PEOPLE.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of finalization

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The team was slated for elimination under funding cuts for the upcoming fiscal year, following the approbation of a $9 billion budget, outlining $57 million in cuts to general fund departments, through a 4-1 vote on June 10.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
This too is greeted with collective approbation; everyone recognizes that this is the right thing to do.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Definition of approbation

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To further complicate matters, the FISA court system, meant to serve as a check on executive power, served more as a rubber stamp.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
The Catholics in his government, from Supreme Court justices to Cabinet members to Vice President JD Vance, are acting as a rubber stamp for an imperious ruler, instead of imitations of Christ.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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