EXCEPTIONS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

exceptions

noun

plural of exception

as in objections

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability

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as in anomalies

something that is different from what is ordinary or expected her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time

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Recent Examples of exceptions The law includes several exceptions, including certain vehicles, medical devices and other equipment. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 The rules generally require a residential site to have at least 200 feet of water frontage on Biscayne Bay, with specific exceptions for some existing lots. — Luisa Yanez updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 That creates more meetings, more exceptions and too much dependence on a few people who hold everything in their heads. — Nicholas Cormier, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The policy includes exceptions for students with disabilities and English learners. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Collins said the legislation keeps government funding steady with a few exceptions. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 With rare exceptions, EV sound is little more than an affectation. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026 Washington had carved out exceptions for itself and some European countries to buy Russian oil, and the Biden administration had even encouraged India to buy Russian oil under a price cap as part of a plan to stabilize the global oil market. — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026 Each set of three bases in the DNA corresponds to a specific amino acid (with three exceptions, each of which signals the end of the protein). — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Bessent's remarks came as Siluanov's first in-person appearance at the summit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 drew objections from other European leaders.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Recently, Capifali helped guide the Johnson administration through a tiff with aldermen who legalized video gambling terminals over the mayor’s objections.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of objections

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There were no reports of anomalies from about a dozen nuclear power plants and other facilities that handle nuclear materials, the Nuclear Regulation Authority said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
The platform manages client dashboards, drafts performance reports, monitors data quality, flags anomalies, supports internal operations, and synthesizes context from meetings so leaders are not forced to sit in every room to stay informed.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of anomalies

Noun

Latinos Aventureros Co-Founder Sandra Salazar said complaints about trash at Wilson Creek since Hurricane Helene created friction in the area.

— Lily Knoepp, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
In lieu of bigger changes that could reduce noise complaints, many hotels now routinely hand out earplugs and eye masks.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of complaints

Noun

With price tags far beyond the reach of the average museum, many of these rarities end up in private collections, including those of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Unlike Russell, whose legacy has been beautifully maintained in books, films, and re-releases, Hall’s solo work has only been available as a series of rarities and independent releases.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Definition of rarities

Noun

Palal acknowledged that Davis’ accounts of the killing evolved over the years but argued those differences reflected Davis’ changing motivations and efforts to protect himself.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
This approach improved statistical reliability while still allowing regional differences in climate and heat adaptation to be reflected.

— Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

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