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or acknowledgement
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as in award
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
an acknowledgment to the food committee for the delicious refreshments
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2
as in confession
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
a surprising acknowledgment that he had been faking his injury in order to scam the insurance company
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Recent Examples of acknowledgment
The billionaire and tech entrepreneur saluted back in response to the acknowledgment, while Democrats booed at the mention of Musk.
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Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
For 109 years, Florida sent wayward boys from across the state to Dozier — and the series chronicled the men who survived the school and demanded acknowledgment, resolution and reparation.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Linus O’Brien gives that chapter of the story a respectful 20 minutes, with lots of rambunctious footage and a sweet acknowledgment of Sal Piro, one of the earliest and most influential superfans, who died in 2023.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
An acknowledgment that a hat is as much a part of her physical body as an arm or a leg.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
For 109 years, Florida sent wayward boys from across the state to Dozier — and the series chronicled the men who survived the school and demanded acknowledgment, resolution and reparation.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Linus O’Brien gives that chapter of the story a respectful 20 minutes, with lots of rambunctious footage and a sweet acknowledgment of Sal Piro, one of the earliest and most influential superfans, who died in 2023.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
An acknowledgment that a hat is as much a part of her physical body as an arm or a leg.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
Noun
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That movie is coming to theaters, and that fact may be the key to a future major awards push.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Despite picking up album of the year and best country album for Cowboy Carter at the 2025 Grammys, Beyoncé has been snubbed by a country music awards program… again.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Police got a confession from 15-year-old Peter Quartararo, who implicated himself and his brother Michael.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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The confession hurt Musk’s standing in the gaming community, with some even calling for his accounts on Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 to be banned for cheating.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Breyer, who stepped down from the high court in 2022, said Roberts struck just the right tone by avoiding mention of Trump, District Court Judge James Boasberg or the case in question.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Where financial losses stray, soon mentions of profit and sustainability rules (PSR) must follow.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The policy paper — much more detailed than anything that's appeared on Trump's campaign site or come up in confirmation hearings — is a strong signal that big changes are indeed on the horizon.—
Caitlin Owens,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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The delivery person then sets the package down and easily encourages Frank to pose in the delivery confirmation photo.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The boys received commendations from the police department and local civic organizations.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2025
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Acknowledgment can manifest in various forms, including verbal commendations, bonuses or public accolades.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Concerned about the escalating speed and the recent citation, the trooper stopped her again and arrested her.—
Jamel Valencia,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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On those arguments, Reyes found the DOJ’s citations to be either irrelevant or misinterpreted.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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