PARTICIPATIONS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

participation

noun

Definition of participation

as in contribution

the state or action of being actively involved in something The subjects were thanked for their valuable participation in the study.

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Recent Examples of participation Cope, who participated in Frieze London with his namesake gallery, is intentionally alluding to a bygone era of art fairs with his participation in the Dallas and London Invitationals. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The Money Play Traditionally, subjects don’t earn money for their participation in a documentary because of ethical issues; being paid would create a conflict of interest for them. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026 At the same time, France’s participation in the NPG and the addition of the new European nuclear missile force would expand Europe’s influence over the development of NATO nuclear strategy. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026 Supporters of Camas High School runners who walked out of a race over a transgender teammate’s participation are planning a rally next week, with organizer Amy Sousa urging adults to take the pressure off the students. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for participation

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Many of the Muslim donors hold senior leadership positions at various Muslim advocacy organizations, but list their day jobs in tech and finance as their sole occupation on the campaign contribution forms.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Walsh’s creative contribution will be visible not only in the individual pieces, but also in how the collection is styled, photographed and presented.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of contribution

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Seyfried’s involvement in the doc summits in its beguiling final sequence, which positions Fielder and Seyfried as two sides of a conversation about what kind of person Holmes is.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Day declined to reveal the firm’s current owners or whether Parton — or her estate — had any involvement in it.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

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