INCLUSION Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inclusion

noun

Definition of inclusion

as in addition

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Recent Examples of inclusion Notably, Nolan’s film hews closer to the epic tradition than Troy due to its inclusion of the supernatural and the gods, which were excised from Peterson’s film. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026 The prime minister of Albania had earlier indicated a willingness to waive voting and veto rights, to speed up inclusion. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026 The inclusion of Gold Logoman patch cards in Topps sets began in last year’s Topps Chrome set to honor each league’s 2024 MVP, Rookie of the Year and Cy Young award winners. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Higher operating expenses were another factor, and the increase may be due in part to the inclusion of the acquisition of Brex into the financials. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusion

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Noun

The adjoining high-rise, built in 1960, was expanded with a 16-story addition that horizontally bumped out the existing top dozen floors and put four more stories on the top.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
These odds remain unchanged despite the addition of British ticket buyers.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of addition

Noun

State leaders have introduced Assembly Bill 1383, which undermines crucial PEPRA guardrails, granting an unfunded pension benefit increase to first responders by reducing their retirement age.

— Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
Critics warn that dramatic increases could force small businesses to reduce hiring, automate more jobs, or raise prices.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

The voucher effect The state’s voucher expansion has had a profound impact on the growth of Catholic schools.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Much of that expansion has been driven by the Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical group that started the movement two months ago.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of expansion

Noun

And while the surgery is still nowhere near as common as procedures like breast augmentation (over 306,000) or rhinoplasty (over 48,000), demand has been growing steadily.

— Anonymous, Allure, 23 July 2026
At 29 years old and having undergone breast augmentation surgery in 2025, many suspect that Simone Biles is done with competitive gymnastics.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of augmentation

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The rest of the community is planned to be listed by four-unit building increments every 30 to 45 days.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
On the 17-hour flight, passengers can book a bunk in the back of the aircraft for four-hour increments, which comes with fresh bedding, a privacy curtain, ambient lighting and kit with eye-masks, skincare, earplugs and socks.

— Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Definition of increment

Noun

His hitting metrics are all career bests, and he’s headed for his fourth consecutive season of 20-plus homers.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
And adding four seats with extra elbow room is a relatively easy way to create yet another class of seats for travelers within economy plus.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of plus

Noun

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
Welsh said his review determined that Legacy Professionals performed the Boilermakers audits according to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, examining union credit card expenses, salaries, reimbursements to employees and vacation accruals.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026

Definition of accrual

Noun

Some unexpected foods provide us with abundant amounts of leucine without having to resort to supplements.

— Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Second, fueling the cellular engine with proper nutrition, like complex carbs, and considering supplements like creatine, alongside hormonal rhythms.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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