INCLUSION Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inclusion

noun

Definition of inclusion

as in addition

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Recent Examples of inclusion The inclusion of women, albeit mandatory, is no small matter, as sailing has long been accused of being a masculine environment, if not outright sexist. — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 Other provisions of the law go further, restricting governments from allowing tax dollars to be spent promoting diversity or inclusion. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 As a bonus—and in an important gesture toward inclusion and representation—the majority of the cast is either of Filipino or South East Asian descent. — Parents, 25 Sep. 2026 The special inclusion this time were orca beans, a stunning black and white marbled heirloom bean that isn’t available for purchase outside of the PANTRi membership. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusion

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Noun

The latest addition to her oeuvre, The Phoebe Variations, is a wildly original story of complicated and unlikely family arrangements, the fluidity of identity, and just about every kind of love imaginable.

— Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Perhaps the most intriguing addition to the anniversary set is The Black Sessions Revealed.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of addition

Noun

Verizon is committed to offering a wide variety of diverse programming across our lineup, while also protecting our viewers from unjustified price increases.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Bigger fleet for flight testing Stratolaunch has been expanding its flight operations as demand for hypersonic testing increases.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

Over the next twenty years, the games and their expansion packs focused on historical events, alternate history and future conflicts.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
The expansion gives Ultium Cells the ability to manufacture multiple cell chemistries and geometric form factors on the same campus.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of expansion

Noun

Next, classify the remaining work as automation, AI augmentation, judgment or relationship.

— Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of augmentation

Noun

Emergency funds are common in many sports stadium and arena financings, albeit in smaller increments.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Turning, however, needed to be done in 90-degree increments, which created some potentially confusing graphics as entire scenes abruptly appeared.

— Mark J. P. Wolf, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of increment

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

Noun

Starting from pre-pregnancy, starting from preconception, parents are told to start managing their health, to start managing all possible risks through nutrition and vitamins and supplements and exercise.

— Nicholas Florko, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
Instead, Shapiro says to think of milk as a supplement to your overall fluid intake.

— Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplement

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