as in dome
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
filed down all the projections until the surface was smooth
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Recent Examples of projection
View gallery - 5 images Huawei's latest XPixel smart headlights upgrade automotive lighting from a safety feature into a full-color projection system that can play movies, render games, and guide drivers – all from the front of the car.
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New Atlas, 15 May 2026
The Soarin' attraction is an 80-foot projection dome under which riders are lifted into the air to simulate the motion of flight.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Ortberg’s stated that the goal of reaching 52 by the close of this year, and projections from there don’t include new orders from China.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The consensus estimate for Amazon’s 2026 earnings per share has risen by 14% over the past month, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, and its revenue projection has also moved higher.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
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New Atlas, 15 May 2026
The Soarin' attraction is an 80-foot projection dome under which riders are lifted into the air to simulate the motion of flight.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Ortberg’s stated that the goal of reaching 52 by the close of this year, and projections from there don’t include new orders from China.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The consensus estimate for Amazon’s 2026 earnings per share has risen by 14% over the past month, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, and its revenue projection has also moved higher.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for projection
Noun
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Many of the city’s buildings, including the historic City Hall, were crafted in the style of Moorish architecture with domes, minarets and outdoor staircases.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Under the seventy-five-foot dome, Archivist Wayne Grover took formal custody of the Declaration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The most touching sections feature John expressing his love for Yoko, and drawing a connection between his love for her and his relationship with Paul, as well as his unresolved feelings about his 1970s activism.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The Patriots broke a 14-14 tie with kills from Hudson McFarlane and the game-winning attack from David Griffin to claim Christian’s first section title in boys volleyball.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Specific financial arrangements have not been announced, though a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit a local nonprofit that provides programming for the LGBTQ+ community.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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However, the cap would have only covered a small portion of the losses caused by the collapse of the bridge, AG Brown said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Prolapse or protrusion of hemorrhoids don’t go back in.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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An unnoticed protrusion on the floor she’s dragged across renders her injury considerably worse, turning temporary acute discomfort into a real medical emergency.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Today, convexity, which can be more expensive, is used earlier and some experts recommend a convexity-first approach after ostomy surgery.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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The tower flaunts its partnership with the Dime Savings Bank, sending the 1908 landmark’s geometrical exuberance rocketing upward in a play of convexities and concavities, glass and trim, darkness and gleam.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2026
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As does the Buddha’s Hand, a pulp-less lemon with fragrant, yellowy finger-like protuberances best for zesting, candying, and making infusions for teas, simple syrups, marinades, and libations.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Described as bright green with small protuberances on its back, the frog belongs to the Gastrotheca genus, a group of marsupial frogs found in Central and South America.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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An overhang above the outdoor kitchen helps protect the grill and sink from the weather.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Using parchment overhangs, lift out of pan; let cool completely on rack.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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Most small jewelry items are a non-issue for body scanners, but larger, bulkier pieces may need to go into a bin.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Best Early Memorial Day Wayfair Furniture Deals When there’s a major sale, picking up investment pieces is my best piece of advice, and there’s something for every room at Wayfair.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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“Projection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projection. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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