ATOMIZATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

atomization

noun

Definition of atomization

as in polarization

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Recent Examples of atomization The transformations that have decimated protest movements—undone by digitization, atomization, and the evanescence of online life—have also affected shame and its ability to mediate social norms without the intervention of the state. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026 Researchers in the United States are developing a new refractory metal powder atomization system that will help researchers develop materials for extreme environment applications, such as gas turbines and fusion energy systems. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Chinamaxxing romanticizes things that feel structurally out of reach at home — compact, affordable-looking apartments; public transit that works; streets safe to walk at night; multigenerational households as an antidote to loneliness; communal meals as an antidote to atomization. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 The atomization of society begins with your morning coffee. — Jakub Grygiel, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2026 But his real breakthrough went beyond atomization. — Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026 The problem is the infernal force of atomization that is running all over us. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025 Such atomization is a metastasizing problem. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025

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Noun

One thing most agree on is that the diminishment of competitive seats leads to greater polarization because legislators are only beholden to primary voters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The number of congressional battlegrounds nationwide has shrunk with gerrymandering and political polarization, making the district one of about two dozen races that will decide the House majority.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of polarization

Noun

Geographic dispersion might seem inefficient to a company that only considers its typical operating costs.

— Todd J. Stein, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
The initiative will bring together computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations with digital twins to rapidly model ammonia dispersion following a leak.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of dispersion

Noun

Investigators found no identification at the scene, and extreme decomposition prevented them from obtaining DNA from the bodies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
If the soils were not saturated, microbial decomposition would happen too quickly, breaking down organic matter before the thick layers of peat, the signature of boglands, had a chance to form.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of decomposition

Noun

Advertisement China itself offers the greatest modern demonstration of what technological diffusion can accomplish.

— Keyu Jin, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Whereas the commercial version of this strategy ends in universal diffusion at a monopolist’s price, the imperial version ends in the metropole deciding who gets what.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of diffusion

Noun

The roughly 800-foot metal pipe was installed in 1988 as part of the Pine View subdivision.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The investigation Blake and Chynna suffered multiple stab wounds inside the family's home on Aberdeen Drive in the otherwise peaceful Branigin Woods subdivision.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of subdivision

Noun

Acxiom, a major data company, developed a segmentation system called PersonicX that grouped households into lifestyle categories.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Topgolf uses VergeOS’s Virtual Data Center offering for multi-tenant segmentation, where each tenant acts like an independent data center.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of segmentation

Noun

However, the mural was detached and transferred to canvas in 1899 following the dispersal of the estate and then divided into eight fragments.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
In Silver’s view, talent dispersal is a good thing, and proof the CBA is working as intended.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of dispersal

Noun

Researchers are working to reduce unwanted light scattering, which can affect measurement stability.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Americans and a scattering of Europeans in search of the fabled Dolce Vita of this coast, and the trend of Asian and Middle East guests who are fans of the brand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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