FRANCHISE Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

franchise

noun

ˈfran-ˌchīz

as in suffrage

the right to formally express one's position or will in an election the Territory of Wyoming granted women the franchise in 1869, a full 51 years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in all elections

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disenfranchisement

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of franchise This deal could help the Spurs end their playoff drought and see the once-proud franchise return to the playoffs. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025 The two women have somewhat opposing personalities — Dreux is a waitress who is trying her hardest to level up to being a franchise manager, and Alyssa is a painter and free spirit who is more than willing to sit back and let the universe work everything out for her. —

James Factora, Them, 17 Jan. 2025 And Netflix and Imax are eyeing franchise potential with Narnia. —

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025 Who, exactly, is looking out for the best interests of the franchise? —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for franchise