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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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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
Maddow’s return is a savvy programming move, but also an acknowledgment of MSNBC’s recent ratings woes, since Maddow is the most popular star on the network and is uniquely able to regain audience attention.
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Brian Stelter, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
It was also seen as a concession by Hezbollah and, some analysts said, an acknowledgment that the group was no longer in a position to paralyze the state.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The name Stacy Abrams, which appeared in the acknowledgments section of Wolff’s book, was another pinprick.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Larson's remarks have been viewed as a deflection of responsibility rather than an acknowledgment of the challenges faced by victims, regardless of their race, gender or socioeconomic status.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Brian Stelter, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
It was also seen as a concession by Hezbollah and, some analysts said, an acknowledgment that the group was no longer in a position to paralyze the state.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The name Stacy Abrams, which appeared in the acknowledgments section of Wolff’s book, was another pinprick.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Larson's remarks have been viewed as a deflection of responsibility rather than an acknowledgment of the challenges faced by victims, regardless of their race, gender or socioeconomic status.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
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What's Next As the draw nearer, with the ceremony scheduled for March 3, fans praised Chalamet for his performance on SNL as part of his campaign to win the award this year after being nominated for his role in the Bob Dylan biopic.—
Jasmine Laws,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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After the compilation video, Chalamet was set to practice an acceptance speech — only to be interrupted by SNL cast member Kenan Thompson, who humorously took the faux award for himself.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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His lawyers argued his mental disability attributed to him giving false confessions and that the confession was coerced without his lawyers present.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Influencer Alix Earle's viral confession and why Gen Z isn't holding back.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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There is no mention of 'linear sight' or 'neighborhoods' in either memo.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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There was mention of freezing eyeliner and a hot grudge.—
Chris Colin,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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The wellness advocate spoke with Fox News Digital about her personal health journey while attending RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Cassidy, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, extended Kennedy multiple lifelines to retract unproven claims that some vaccines could cause autism during last week’s three-hour confirmation hearing before the panel.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
2 Feb. 2025
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That’s to say nothing of Conclave’s performances, art direction, costuming, and cinematography, all of which are worthy of commendation.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Catch up quick: Republicans wrested control of Hillsborough County from Democrats in 2022 and have leveraged that power to torpedo Pride commendations, slash affordable housing programs and more.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
1 Nov. 2024
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Cole Ellison, 28, of Worchester Street in Siloam Springs was released from custody on citation after his arrest.—
Tracy Neal,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Creole Soul Restaurant and Bar, 2026 Broadway in Sacramento, had 10 citations on Wednesday, Jan. 15.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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