INDENTATION Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

indentation

noun

ˌin-ˌden-ˈtā-shən

Definition of indentation

as in dent

a sunken area forming a separate space the previous occupant's furniture had left some fairly noticeable indentations in the carpet

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as in indent

a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface deep indentations along the edge of the leaf

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Recent Examples of indentation Circular indentations are present on the gall’s surface, through which bizarre looking telial horns protrude in the spring the year after the host is first inoculated with the disease. — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2026 Overnight, indentations in the tarmac had been filled with sand, to ease the passing of the royal carriages. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 The philtrum is the vertical groove or indentation located in the middle of the area between the nose and the upper lip. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 Make four small indentations in vegetable mixture. — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indentation

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Noun

During construction, floorboards were left exposed to develop nicks and dents.

— Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
Pour cream or milk into the bowl-like dent of the watermelon.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of dent

Noun

This one -- as hundreds of users on TikTok and Instagram have shown in the last week -- starts with half of a watermelon that's been scooped to create a bowl-like indent and frozen overnight.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Indulge in a bit of kitsch with their oyster plate, where each indent takes the shape of a finned friend.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026

Definition of indent

Noun

Mozeliak said the Angels should not consider a trade proposal in isolation, without considering how to flex their major-market muscles to fill whatever hole a trade might create.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The difference between these two measurements gives the exciton binding energy, a key quantity that determines how strongly the electron and hole remain bound together.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

Definition of hole

Noun

Apple has historically tapped Broadcom for connectivity chips that help its devices connect to cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth networks.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of chip

Noun

The resulting cavities are filled with dedicated acoustic damping material to control unwanted internal reflections.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Doggy dens and cat cubbies Cozy sleeping nooks built into under-stair cavities, cabinet bases, or custom millwork, giving pets a den of their own that disappears into the architecture.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of cavity

Noun

His mother, who spent time in jail and rehab due to drug addiction, testified Colt repeatedly damaged their home, broke TVs and cut slits into furniture.

— Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The French label also brought back the 2010’s black jean with double knee slits.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of slit

Noun

Gather around the smokeless fire pit for s’mores and storytelling, relax in a private hot tub or sauna, or take a dip in the cold-plunge pool.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
The available s’mores kits to enjoy by any of the three outdoor fire pits are great, too.

— Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of pit

Noun

While Starlink has 9,600 satellites deployed and still in orbit, Amazon’s Leo has just started to really get into a groove with about 330 satellites, according to Stifel.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Heavy on grooves and jams, this album sometimes feels unfocused and indulgent.

— Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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