as in dome
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
filed down all the projections until the surface was smooth
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Recent Examples of projection
Power consumption is highest on the brightest setting at the largest screen mode, at around 140 W, but general use on the standard mode or lower, without maximum projection size, is more in the range of 40-80 W.
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New Atlas,
29 June 2026
Dim projection, poor sound, dirty rooms, temperature swings, or worn seats are inexcusable.
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Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The data is then turned to a projection on the Castle’s facade through a custom visualization system using a UMAP (Uniform Manifold Approximation and Projection) algorithm.
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Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
Given the groupthink across front offices, the reliance on projection models to make decisions and the threat of a lockout this offseason, there are only so many times when teams are seriously willing to make deals.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
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New Atlas,
29 June 2026
Dim projection, poor sound, dirty rooms, temperature swings, or worn seats are inexcusable.
—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The data is then turned to a projection on the Castle’s facade through a custom visualization system using a UMAP (Uniform Manifold Approximation and Projection) algorithm.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
Given the groupthink across front offices, the reliance on projection models to make decisions and the threat of a lockout this offseason, there are only so many times when teams are seriously willing to make deals.
—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for projection
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Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
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Cosm has really cut its teeth on a lot of live sports and concert films, with the dome shape and stadium seating designed to give the illusion of being on the field or in the front row.
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As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
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The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
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Damaged or bruised portions of fruits and vegetables should be cut away, or the produce should be discarded, and produce should generally be refrigerated within two hours of purchase, per MCHD.
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Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s across a large portion of the central and eastern United States, with some communities seeing multiple days of hot and humid conditions before the Fourth of July holiday weekend arrives.
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Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.
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The use of Kevlar came as part of Hatfield finding inspiration from the X-15 fighter jet, still to this day the fastest aircraft ever made, while the polarizing tongue protrusion was a nod to Jordan famously sticking out his own while playing.
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Today, convexity, which can be more expensive, is used earlier and some experts recommend a convexity-first approach after ostomy surgery.
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The tower flaunts its partnership with the Dime Savings Bank, sending the 1908 landmark’s geometrical exuberance rocketing upward in a play of convexities and concavities, glass and trim, darkness and gleam.
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As does the Buddha’s Hand, a pulp-less lemon with fragrant, yellowy finger-like protuberances best for zesting, candying, and making infusions for teas, simple syrups, marinades, and libations.
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Described as bright green with small protuberances on its back, the frog belongs to the Gastrotheca genus, a group of marsupial frogs found in Central and South America.
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That has been one of the biggest overhangs on the stock this year.
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Run the lights along the perimeter—whether that’s along a fence line, roof overhang, or between posts—to outline the space with a soft, ambient glow.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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Gomez's wedding guest dress also bore a striking resemblance to her 2025 Oscars dress, a custom off-the-shoulder piece by Ralph Lauren.
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“Projection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projection. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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