exceptions

noun

plural of exception
1
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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2
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 Yet, a few noteworthy exceptions break the rule, offering something accessible to those who don’t know the city inside out. — Dinah McClintock, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 Biological specimens Liquid exceptions can be made in the name of science. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 There are some exceptions to this policy, such as when students are taking state standardized tests. — Janice Mak, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 There are exceptions, like the Norway FA's president Lise Klaveness. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The vast majority of states have determined that affairs don’t fall under that category, save for some exceptions. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 While most Big Ten teams regularly schedule at least one nonleague game against a major conference team, there are exceptions. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 Local government agencies are not obligated to post public records online, with a few exceptions, according to David Loy, legal director at the nonprofit First Amendment Coalition. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 There are exceptions but by and large those awards are for a select few. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exceptions
  1. objections
  2. anomalies
  3. complaints
  4. abnormalities
  5. rarities
  6. differences
Noun
  • The letter by Raskin and colleagues raises numerous objections to the concept of morphing three affordable courses used by golfers of all levels into a more expensive course designed for professionals.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • By Elisabeth Zerofsky How the late-night host won comedy’s biggest prize — despite the White House’s objections.
    — Daniel Bergner Elisabeth Zerofsky Benoit Denizet-Lewis David Marchese Charles Homans Kwame Anthony Appiah Sophie Haigney Chris Almeida Ismail Muhammad John Hodgman, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of objections
Noun
  • TFMs, however, are built to properly process numeric and textual data within rows and columns, identify crucial patterns, and manage common data issues like missing values or anomalies.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This feature can also analyze spending patterns, notify customers of anomalies, and recommend areas where customers can save more.
    — Catherine Collins, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of anomalies
Noun
  • The Citizens Review Board, which reviews complaints about CMPD, has not responded to requests for comment.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The feud has gotten personal and heated recently, but the complaints date back years.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of complaints
Noun
  • Compared to younger women, older moms are at higher risk of complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placental abnormalities, miscarriage chromosomal conditions and cesarean delivery.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
  • For instance, cloning is an imperfect science and can often create offspring with genetic abnormalities.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of abnormalities
Noun
  • 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
  • In his one-year-old West Hollywood restaurant Darling, a large listening bar is centered in the middle of the airy room, the plywood shelves filled with rarities from Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard…and sometimes a touch of Madonna.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 26 June 2026
Definition of rarities
Noun
  • These differences likely stem from the fact that keeping kids off screens requires time and money—which wealthy parents tend to have more of.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But within the leadership, there are sharp differences over what the endgame should be.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of differences

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