as in exception
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night
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Recent Examples of objection
Over Hanai’s objections, the House of Tanba-ya’s corporate benefactor (Kyusaku Shimada) books them into a large theater, and soon their onnagata-duo novelty has given them a kind of boy-band heartthrob popularity.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Forty years ago, however, the organizers of the first TIFF declined to include the film in its program, with objections from Mishima’s widow to its depictions of the famed right-leaning writer’s homosexuality a major factor.
—Mark Schilling, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
When President Harry Truman added a balcony to the White House, the renovation was completed over the CFA's objections.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
But while lawmakers and watchdog groups weighed legal objections and the general public debated the pros and cons of the pending ballroom, social-media users turned demolition into content.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Forty years ago, however, the organizers of the first TIFF declined to include the film in its program, with objections from Mishima’s widow to its depictions of the famed right-leaning writer’s homosexuality a major factor.
—Mark Schilling, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
When President Harry Truman added a balcony to the White House, the renovation was completed over the CFA's objections.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
But while lawmakers and watchdog groups weighed legal objections and the general public debated the pros and cons of the pending ballroom, social-media users turned demolition into content.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
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Excellence will become the expectation across government, not the exception.—
TIME Video,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The only exception is if the registration deadline falls on a Sunday or legal holiday, according to the Secretary of State website.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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My third answer to the question about place is lighter and much more recent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The central question was where the canvassers lived during the petition drive, Wood said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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In searching homes on Friday, FBI agents found multiple AR-15-style rifles, shotguns, handguns and tactical vets, as well as more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition compatible with the AR-15-style rifles, the complaint said.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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That’s not disclosed in the complaint, and the suit doesn’t currently include any exhibits or additional documents backing up the allegations.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Madrid’s players took part in last weekend’s protests against the Miami game, standing still when their game at Getafe kicked off last Sunday.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The filing references a Facebook video — viewed by — that allegedly shows Bovino throwing an object toward demonstrators during a protest on Thursday.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist and son of famed zookeeper and television personality Steve Irwin further elaborated just why Russell's constructive criticism means so much.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chmerkovskiy then also remarked on the public's criticisms about his DWTS tenure.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Global capability centers have evolved far beyond tech support, but their growth presents challenges for multinationals and Indian cities alike.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, many share the White House's concern that the Nigerian leadership is failing to meet the scope of the challenges the country faces.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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