ERASURE Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

erasure

noun

Definition of erasure

as in removal

an act of erasing something accidental erasure of the tape

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Recent Examples of erasure This less obvious form of erasure is much more hazardous and worrisome than destructive scanning. — Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026 Their erasure has given them even more power in our collective imagination. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 But centuries of exploitation and erasure of Native American cultural history and practices have taught Jordan to pass the practice on cautiously. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 17 Aug. 2026 What initially reads as near abstraction—a blue oval, a red trapezoid, yellow flanking fields—reveals itself as an act of erasure. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for erasure

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Every artist supporting Sheeran on his Loop Tour withdrew from his stadium run following the removal of Macklemore.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
The group even named the lambs Sammy, Sunny and Sooty, and posted a video of the removal.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of removal

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Those unfamiliar with Dennis might reasonably wonder why an employee of ESPN, the WNBA Finals rights holder, would celebrate the elimination of the league's biggest television draw.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Walt Weiss, in the minutes following a devastating loss to the Phillies on Wednesday at Truist Park, would not divulge a pitching plan for his Braves’ team Thursday in an elimination game against the Phillies.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of elimination

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Read More The AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors.

— Brad Bourque, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
In our review, PCMag audio expert Tim Gideon lauded these headphones' above-average noise cancellation at their regular price.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

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