as in obedience
a bending to the authority or control of another
an oligarchy requires subordination by the masses to the will of a tiny elite
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Recent Examples of subordination
The only way to avoid a subordination discount is to be capital-efficient.
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Michael Szalontay, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
What this adds up to, Payne argues, is the near-total subordination of political discourse to group identities.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2024
Because of the Palestinians’ statelessness and the PA’s subordination to Israel, no Palestinian leader can influence outcomes in the same ways that an Israeli or U.S. counterpart can.
—Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2024
Automotive executives in the South argue the region has developed an alternative labor relations model that provides management with flexibility, offers wages and benefits superior to what local workers have earned previously and frees employees from any subordination to union directives.
—Bob Bussel, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2024
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Michael Szalontay, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
What this adds up to, Payne argues, is the near-total subordination of political discourse to group identities.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2024
Because of the Palestinians’ statelessness and the PA’s subordination to Israel, no Palestinian leader can influence outcomes in the same ways that an Israeli or U.S. counterpart can.
—Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2024
Automotive executives in the South argue the region has developed an alternative labor relations model that provides management with flexibility, offers wages and benefits superior to what local workers have earned previously and frees employees from any subordination to union directives.
—Bob Bussel, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subordination
Noun
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This approach often places a heavy emphasis on obedience and discipline, with little room for dialogue or compromise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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His boundless energy is a standout trait, but, despite his high energy, Jerry balances it with obedience and a sweet nature.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Encourage candidates to highlight projects, certifications and nontraditional experiences in their submissions.—
Casey Marquette,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Selected from more than 60 submissions, the five projects at the Copro Pitch 2025 span a wide range of subjects and genres.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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For businesses, this means investing in transparency and compliance—challenges that could ultimately yield competitive advantages.—
Aaron Mendes,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The case stems from when a Braintree tobacco and compliance inspection officer conducted a routine check at the Cumby’s on Washington Street in April of 2023.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Subordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subordination. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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