1
as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
made a flat rejection of the charges against him
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2
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
the judge's swift rejection of the lawyer's request for a recess
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Recent Examples of rejection
Netflix was the first stop after Amazon’s rejection.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Popularized in the 1950s by actors Audrey Hepburn and Jean Seberg as part of a visual rejection the long locks of their bombshell counterparts—and a want of European sophistication—pixie cuts have remained a symbol of nonconformity.
—Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Poulter recalls, admitting he was baffled by the invite after several previous rejections.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
People with what psychologists call an anxious attachment style chronically fear rejection and isolation from others.
—Barbara Kahn, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Popularized in the 1950s by actors Audrey Hepburn and Jean Seberg as part of a visual rejection the long locks of their bombshell counterparts—and a want of European sophistication—pixie cuts have remained a symbol of nonconformity.
—Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Poulter recalls, admitting he was baffled by the invite after several previous rejections.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
People with what psychologists call an anxious attachment style chronically fear rejection and isolation from others.
—Barbara Kahn, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejection
Noun
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They were told by immigration officers that his documents had expired, leading to a denial, according to Perez Delgado.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Griffin sees optimism not as denial but as a filter that separates what matters from what’s merely alarming headlines.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Han himself was impeached just two weeks later over his refusal to fill a vacant seat in one of the country’s top courts and was only reinstated to the role in late March.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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With his occasionally brusque manner, his maniacal secrecy about team selection and his refusal to explain his tactical decisions, Luis Enrique put a few noses out of joint in the French media.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Nigerian firm’s approach reduces plastic pollution and increases reliable employment for waste pickers while promoting sustainability by turning discards into useful elements.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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Avoid open flames and sparks, don't park vehicles on dry grass and discard of cigarettes carefully, the weather service in Albuquerque warned Saturday, adding that winds will be at their strongest Saturday and again on Tuesday.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The modern reject rejects the academic consensus on everything from the science of vaccines to the benefits of free trade.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
12 Mar. 2025
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Still, the rejects are legion: Amy Sedaris, Tiffany Haddish, Jim Carrey, Nick Kroll, Aubrey Plaza, John Goodman, Geena Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Andrea Martin, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Reubens.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His legs shook, seconds after his repeat win of the 13.1-mile race held every April.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Brunson and Payne combined to score 17 points — nine for Payne and eight for Brunson — in just 3 minutes, 57 seconds.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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In a February cull of Pentagon school books, a picture book about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the liberal icon who was the first Jewish woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, was placed under review for potential DEI content.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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Featuring hundreds of reindeer skulls hung in a curtain, the installation commented on the cull decreed by the Norwegian Reindeer Herding Act, which goes against Sámi traditions.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Rejection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejection. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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