embracement

noun

Definition of embracementnext
as in acceptance

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  1. acceptance
  2. acquiescence
  3. embrace
  4. approval
  5. consent
Noun
  • Fewer Schools Announcing Their Results In November, Harvard announced a major change in its admissions practices: the university will no longer publicize admissions rates on the day that students are notified of their acceptances.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The film was also nominated in the best comedy/musical category, and the film delves into issues of acceptance, discrimination, representation, but also is so deeply funny.
    Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of acceptance
Noun
  • Indeed, the notion remains strong that Ukraine’s acquiescence to Russia on the territorial issue would send a devastating signal around the world that force prevails over the rule of law.
    Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But all dictatorships require at least some degree of either popular support or acquiescence.
    Brett L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2023
Definition of acquiescence
Noun
  • Less shock, more calculation The quick embrace by foreign leaders contrasts with eight years ago, when Trump unexpectedly won the presidency the first time.
    Susan Page, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Hollywood star Olivia Wilde warns social media and the embrace of fame pose an existential threat to filmmaking as a storytelling art.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of embrace
Noun
  • Insurers also typically need approval from regulators to raise consumer premiums, which takes time.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Kim was taken into custody early Wednesday following a Seoul court's approval of a warrant accusing him of orchestrating a rebellion and abusing his authority.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of approval
Noun
  • Although the boy was vaccinated without his parents’ consent, court documents describe the incident as unintentional.
    Katie Smith, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
  • And new federal efforts to crack down on unscrupulous brokers switching consumers' coverage without consent could slow down the process for picking a new plan CMS did not respond to questions about why open enrollment was extended.
    Maya Goldman, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of consent
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