coventry

[kuhv-uhn-tree, kov-] / ˈkʌv ən tri, ˈkɒv- /

NOUN

exclusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

debarment omission rejection

STRONG

ban cut elimination exception excommunication interdiction ostracism preclusion prevention refusal relegation removal segregation separation

WEAK

bar blockade dismissal ejection keeping out nonadmission

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inclusion

STRONG

incorporation integration

WEAK

acceptance addition admission admittance involvement participation welcome

Example Sentences

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"Sir Craig dedicated his whole life to the service of sport and the Olympic Movement," said IOC president Kirsty Coventry.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Leeds last reached the FA Cup last four in 1987, when they were beaten 3-2 by eventual winners Coventry City at Hillsborough, and lifted the trophy for the only time in 1972.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

He added that the way Ms. Coventry laid it out “is exactly correct.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Kirsty Coventry, a former gold-medal Olympics swimmer from Zimbabwe, was elected a year ago as the first woman president of the IOC.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Mam wonders how he’ll get to Coventry without a penny in his pocket.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt