INCLUSION Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inclusion

noun

Definition of inclusion

as in addition

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Recent Examples of inclusion Intrigued by her inclusion in a 2020 group show held by the now-defunct JTT gallery, Pagliarulo decided to write her. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 This is the new initiative with the Academy choosing venues for inclusion on its list of outstanding motion picture theaters around world. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 His inclusion also demonstrates that the reshuffle is not limited to the IRGC. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 When innovation is paired with inclusion, trust tends to follow. — Robert E. Williams, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusion

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Noun

The luxury of doing less Arriving on the largest island in the Grenadine archipelago, one that was formed millions of years ago by volcanic activity, Sandals Saint Vincent is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
The proposal calls for a 1,280-square-foot addition to the existing 3,000-square-foot building.

— Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of addition

Noun

The Defense Ministry in Bucharest said that so far this year, Russia had attacked targets close to Romania's frontier 54 times, representing a significant increase on the 28 attacks close to the border in all of 2025.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
New York City sanitation workers say their job has been pricklier than usual after the Department of Sanitation reported an increase in needle stick injuries.

— Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of increase

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But cultivating consumer trust, as opposed to pursuing rapid product expansion and chasing virality, has become a defining — and differentiating — aspect of Westman Atelier’s go-to-market model.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Generac announced investing $250 million in its factory expansion and expects to add 1,000 employees to its headcount as data center orders continue to roll in.

— Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of expansion

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But for that augmentation to work at scale, the surrounding infrastructure must be interoperable across Order Management Systems (OMSs), dealer systems, data sources and execution venues.

— Brian Bejile, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Establishment Labs is a medical technology company specializing in products used in breast augmentation and reconstruction procedures.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of augmentation

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Additionally, using higher-frequency ultraviolet light, scientists are able to create larger energy jumps and measure them more frequently, allowing time tracking in much finer increments, thereby increasing precision.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Coffee percolators measure cups in 5-ounce increments rather than standard 8-ounce cup measuring units.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of increment

Noun

The unlimited air conditioning refrigerant is also a plus, as most other providers charge extra for that service.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
By the end of the sales phase this week, more than 40 of the 50-plus sports had run dry; fewer than 10 still had tickets listed, according to several fans who were randomly selected for the opportunity to purchase.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of plus

Noun

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
This accrual is most pronounced in the neurons of the cortex, hippocampus, and cerebellum, potentially contributing to neurodegenerative effects.

— Kristel Tjandra, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026

Definition of accrual

Noun

And a growing number of cisgender men are turning to testosterone-boosting supplements and synthetic testosterone, often delivered via injections, gels or patches, in a bid to up their levels.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Some dermatologists also recommend a probiotic supplement as a low-lift addition to an eczema-management routine, alongside topical treatment.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

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