MINIMIZATION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

minimization

noun

Definition of minimization

as in condemnation

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Recent Examples of minimization That’s why some of the least glamorous line items (identity, segmentation, logging, vendor control and data minimization) in a multi-year technology program determine how effective the rest of the spending was. — James Lindsey, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Federal trade regulators already urge clear prepurchase disclosures and data minimization for connected products. — Jihun Joun, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026 To curb massive server expenditures, engineering teams across the board are implementing strict token minimization algorithms. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 That's an incredible minimization of what Cunningham actually faced. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Diminishing eye wrinkles takes consistent application, as well as a discussion with your dermatologist to develop a wrinkle-minimization plan unique to your skin and needs. — Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026 Owning mistakes matters, but there’s a difference between accountability and reflexive self-minimization. — Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026 Some specialize in broad searches or price minimization, but one’s focus should be on trust and accuracy first. — Lyssanoel Frater, Ascend Agency, 26 May 2026 Advertising codes emphasize honesty, fairness, decency, responsibility, respect, transparency, legality, and minimization of harm. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026

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Noun

Trump’s move drew bipartisan condemnation from lawmakers who backed the measure overwhelmingly.

— Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu has criticized the violence but has taken few steps to crack down on incidents that have drawn international condemnation and sanction plans by longtime Israeli allies, including Britain.

— Reuters, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of condemnation

Noun

Trump's continuing criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and praise of Putin only give Putin further confidence the United States is not serious about imposing more severe sanctions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
His government, the most nationalist and far-right in Israel’s history, faces domestic criticism over security failures and international criticism over the treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

Football—besides being one of our more ubiquitous and unrestrained national entertainments—has also become one of the rare arenas in American life where highly specialized language can flourish without censure.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
The board is also expected to consider whether to launch an investigation into the allegations and consider a censure vote.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of censure

Noun

The frontrunner is Marine Le Pen, who has worked for years to make her far-right party, the National Rally, more electable while campaigning on immigration, crime, and denunciation of an out-of-touch political class.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Each nutty denunciation of his imaginary tormentors includes a plea for a presidential pardon.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of denunciation

Noun

Following Rourke’s denouncement of the GoFundMe effort, Hines told fans that if Rourke didn’t want the money, donors would be reimbursed.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
In coordination with former President Franklin Roosevelt’s public denouncement of discrimination of Black Americans, Plato, president of the Plato Construction Company, was contracted to build 88 houses on the site of Camp Taylor, the former military installation in southwest Louisville.

— Steve Wiser, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Nov. 2025

Definition of denouncement

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The de-emphasis on that role in favor of other personnel groupings has meant fewer opportunities for the tight ends on Michigan’s roster.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The shift confused other lawmakers and policy experts worried about a de-emphasis on the project.

— Niken Sitoningrum, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026

Definition of de-emphasis

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In court Friday, Teymouri revealed additional information about past child abuse claims about the defendants and the conditions in the home.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
The 2026 accusations stem from a call placed to police in Albuquerque by a University of New Mexico physician who examined the boys and alerted them to allegations of abuse.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

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