1
as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
made a flat rejection of the charges against him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
the judge's swift rejection of the lawyer's request for a recess
Synonyms & Similar Words
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 rejection
The rejection was disappointing, says the 17-year-old student, who has high-functioning autism.
—
Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Despite its widespread rejection in professional medical circles, sassafras remained a staple of household folk medicine in Appalachia and a cornerstone of herbalism in Black and Indigenous communities.
—Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2026
The new filing will restart the clock, which leaves a likely timeline for rejection or approval by the Surface Transportation Board sometime next year — if the board accepts the application as complete within the next month.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
As standards rise, even small increases in test scores can make the difference between acceptance and rejection.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rejection
Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Despite its widespread rejection in professional medical circles, sassafras remained a staple of household folk medicine in Appalachia and a cornerstone of herbalism in Black and Indigenous communities.
—Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2026
The new filing will restart the clock, which leaves a likely timeline for rejection or approval by the Surface Transportation Board sometime next year — if the board accepts the application as complete within the next month.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
As standards rise, even small increases in test scores can make the difference between acceptance and rejection.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rejection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejection
Noun
-
Some admitted to feeling denial that their death would come.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
-
The denial pattern is documented, the appeal odds are better than most people realize, and a federal rule that took effect this year has shortened the timeline insurers can drag things out.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Noun
-
She was known among her neighbors for her generosity and spunk — and among her relatives for stubborn refusal to leave Bellevue Square, her home of 54 years, The Courant reported in 1997.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
-
The New York Democrat called out Hegseth for the administration’s refusal to seek approval of Congress for the war.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Let cooking oils and fats cool, then pour them into a sealable container and discard.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
-
Working one at a time, gently crack all over, then peel, starting from fat end with air pocket; discard shells.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Today, there are hundreds of rejects packed in wood cabinets and cardboard boxes.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
-
At first glance, the collection seemed to be a paean to rejects.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Within seconds of the Yankees recording the final out of Monday’s 12-1 win over the Orioles, John Sterling’s signature victory call bellowed from Yankee Stadium’s speakers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
-
With an inventory of over 3 million hotels in over 200 countries, Travelocity can help narrow down the best possible accommodations for you within seconds.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Noun
-
Meanwhile, resistance to AI applications is growing in the world’s second-largest economy as worker fears of mass job culls rise.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Under the hood, Wiliot’s platform relies on IoT Pixels, which are tiny, battery-free Bluetooth sensors that cull energy from radio waves.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejection. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
