EMANATION Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

emanation

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Definition of emanation

as in emission

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Recent Examples of emanation In 2015, for instance, Tel Aviv University researchers demonstrated a radio spying device that could steal information from a computer based on the electromagnetic emanations of its processor from a couple of feet away. — Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 4 Mar. 2026 From presence as performance to loving presence as emanation. — Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Another way of saying this is that the radiant or emanation point of most meteor showers appears highest in the sky before dawn. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025 This perhaps had something to do with the curious luminance of the boy’s face, as in paintings of saints, as though the glow were the emanation of grace. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emanation

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In 2022, Coronado adopted a Climate Action Plan that seeks, by 2030, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the city by 39% below 2016 levels.

— Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2026
In this way, simple cheapness becomes the rationale for pumping yet more carbon emissions into the atmosphere to import lumber produced through the destruction of overseas forests.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Definition of emission

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Positive for rupee Equity outflows, coupled with a rising import bill due to higher global oil prices, have pressured government finances and the rupee.

— Priyanka Salve,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
In 2023, top earners accounted for roughly 70% of total income outflow.

— Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of outflow

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There was an outpouring of support from Hollywood, including multiple memorials, but the family has kept a very low profile since the tragedy, which is more than understandable.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 July 2026
There was an initial outpouring of support from his colleagues.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026

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