as in deletion
something left out
the disk contains a selection of deleted scenes, and a couple of the omissions greatly add to the intelligibility of the movie's plot
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of omission
The topic of insurance coverage (and all the stress related to that, for both patients and doctors) is a nonissue, which feels like an egregious omission.
—
Nina Metz, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2025
While Saldaña’s nomination further cements her momentum, the omission of her co-star Selena Gomez was a surprise.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
After being snubbed by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts last week in the first round of BAFTA voting, Jolie’s Oscar chances took another hit with SAG’s omission on Wednesday.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The omission of Fargeat means the DGA feature-film nominee list does not include a woman for only the second time in the past five years; Chloe Zhao and Jane Campion won the award in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for omission 
Nina Metz, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2025
While Saldaña’s nomination further cements her momentum, the omission of her co-star Selena Gomez was a surprise.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
After being snubbed by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts last week in the first round of BAFTA voting, Jolie’s Oscar chances took another hit with SAG’s omission on Wednesday.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The omission of Fargeat means the DGA feature-film nominee list does not include a woman for only the second time in the past five years; Chloe Zhao and Jane Campion won the award in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for omission
Thesaurus Entries Near omission
Cite this Entry
“Omission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omission. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share