INCLUSION Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inclusion

noun

Definition of inclusion

as in addition

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Recent Examples of inclusion And on the advisory side, The FQ partners with major companies to help shape their workplaces to boost inclusion and increase the number of top leadership positions for women. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 Their inclusion doesn't mean Goldman expects their businesses to deteriorate. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 What could have been perceived as a limitation became a unique opportunity for expansion and inclusion. — Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026 The uproar over Macklemore and his inclusion on Sheeran’s tour came after the Seattle rapper joined the trek in early September for two shows at MetLife Stadium outside of New York City. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusion

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Noun

The mews, at the back of the three-acre property, is a modernist addition with 21 guestrooms, some with private terrace gardens that have just been planted.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
His Murphy is a complete 180 from that wild-eyed take on the abolitionist John Brown, not to mention a fine addition to the canon of good men who find themselves in bad company and have to navigate, pivot, and play along accordingly.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of addition

Noun

Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The hike brought the policy rate to its highest level since 1995, and came just three months after its previous increase.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
Syria will provide subsidized diesel fuel for heating and agriculture after sharp price increases sparked widespread protests this week.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

Yet after this rapid expansion, any potential slowdown in AI demand growth, or efficiency gains that reduce data center power requirements, could introduce significant instability into power grid operations.

— , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
According to McKinnon, the FAA’s willingness to approve incremental expansions on a case-by-case basis is partly about gathering the real-world data needed to eventually finalize Part 108.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of expansion

Noun

Teoxane that pulls a bit of a magic trick; metallic and foil eye shadow sticks with a magnetic design from Danessa Myricks Beauty; and a new way to perform one of plastic surgery’s most popular procedures, breast augmentation, from Motiva.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
The company says this could improve system visibility while reducing downtime, warranty exposure, and costs associated with maintenance and battery augmentation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of augmentation

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Some traders also claim Bitcoin’s recent good news could be short-lived, given the four-year cycle theory, which holds that Bitcoin’s bear market lows and bull market tops tend to occur in four year increments.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Amouage waits at least a year after an eau de parfum launches, then evaluates formulas in five-point increments from 30 percent through 60 percent.

— Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of increment

Noun

As the Braves stare down the final week-plus of the regular season, let’s recap everything thrown at Weiss in his first year.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Billed as a family-friendly, all-ages event featuring live drag performances, local vendors and food trucks, all 100-plus tickets sold out quickly.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of plus

Noun

Rising defaults and non-accruals suggest that process is already underway.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
The company reported $450 million in legal accruals related to the trial, including the $280 million in settlements, which were recognized in its first quarter.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of accrual

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