as in dome
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
filed down all the projections until the surface was smooth
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of projection
Armani executives would not discuss projections, but industry sources estimate Power of You will generate 150 million euros in retail sales in its first 12 months on counter.
—
Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Even as receipts come in above projections, the state is still facing ongoing deficits that are expected to widen over the next few years.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Two and three months ago, Wall Street was captivated by another stellar earnings season, a Federal Reserve resuming rate cuts into a steady economy and constant ecstatic new projections for AI spending.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
But current projections estimate the toll will end up bringing in $550 million by the time the first 12 months in revenue are counted.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for projection
Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Even as receipts come in above projections, the state is still facing ongoing deficits that are expected to widen over the next few years.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Two and three months ago, Wall Street was captivated by another stellar earnings season, a Federal Reserve resuming rate cuts into a steady economy and constant ecstatic new projections for AI spending.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
But current projections estimate the toll will end up bringing in $550 million by the time the first 12 months in revenue are counted.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for projection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projection
Noun
-
Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Just 15 minutes outside of town, Cross Hill Lodge & Domes is a lake-facing glamping site with Instagram-worthy geo domes equipped with luxe touches like gas fireplaces and pod coffee machines (from $340).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The Table of Contents is divided along the parts of a young body, with sections titled Heads Up!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
-
Barry points to the central section of the pitch, on either side of the halfway line, to make his point.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
That response was to a question specifically about inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who missed the Broncos’ final two regular-season games with a hamstring injury and was one of the only players not on the field during a brief portion of Friday’s workout open to reporters.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
-
Credit card interest rates represent a significant portion of financial institutions’ revenue.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
-
Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, with integrated antennas that keep the chassis free of external protrusions.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Even more interesting is the fact that Noctua is issuing three variants of the cooler with variations in the convexity of the cold plate: a normal, a high-convexity, and a low-convexity model.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
10 June 2024
-
Exploiting mispricing in the 21st century will depend more on understanding the convexity of outcomes not yet visible.—
Jeff Henriksen,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2021
Noun
-
In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
-
Above the central display is a ventilative protuberance sporting a pair of menacing ambient lights.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The site, called Hora 1, is underneath a natural boulder overhang large enough to shelter 30 people.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
-
The new Afeela Prototype 2026 looked remarkably similar to the Afeela 1 pre-production unit, with short overhangs, a long wheelbase, and an overall larger footprint.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Colandrea adds a dynamic offensive piece under coordinator Dana Holgorsen.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
-
But on Tuesday, Duff's husband, the musician Matthew Koma, couldn't help but say his piece.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Projection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projection. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share