1
as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to accept or adapt to a given circumstance
She eventually reached an acceptance of her mother's sometimes challenging eccentricities.
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2
as in approval
permission given to do something
They had a fancy dinner to celebrate his acceptance to Columbia University.
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Recent Examples of acceptance
But fans on both sides of the aisle took her choice to sing at the inauguration as an implicit acceptance of Trump.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2025
In almost every case, ETF inflows accelerate in Year 2 over Year 1 as they are approved on more platforms and gain broader acceptance.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
However, Holker’s claims weren’t met with acceptance as more netizens continued to push back and refute her tale that Stephen may have been abusing drugs.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Viewers immediately fell head over heels for Daffodil and her acceptance of love.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2025
In almost every case, ETF inflows accelerate in Year 2 over Year 1 as they are approved on more platforms and gain broader acceptance.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
However, Holker’s claims weren’t met with acceptance as more netizens continued to push back and refute her tale that Stephen may have been abusing drugs.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Viewers immediately fell head over heels for Daffodil and her acceptance of love.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for acceptance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptance
Noun
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This approach often places a heavy emphasis on obedience and discipline, with little room for dialogue or compromise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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His boundless energy is a standout trait, but, despite his high energy, Jerry balances it with obedience and a sweet nature.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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Washington — Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's picks for his Cabinet and top administration posts, facing delays by Democrats who are pushing back on their speedy approval.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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With approval from the groom's mother, the table was saved for her family.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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That shaky hold over the chamber soured hopes that there would be a quick acquiescence to putting in place a Leadership team that had the support from Trump.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
3 Jan. 2025
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In fact, the public acquiescence of senior officials throughout the process reaffirmed Russia’s authoritarian hierarchy and Putin’s place at its apex.—
Julian G. Waller,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Aug. 2024
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Twitter was fined $350,000 for failing to show good faith and timely compliance, in a case the Supreme Court declined to review.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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The case stems from when a Braintree tobacco and compliance inspection officer conducted a routine check at the Cumby’s on Washington Street in April of 2023.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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Trump also signed an executive order Monday directing the United States to again withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile Hezbollah's constant attacks against Israel following the October 7 Hamas invasion caused Israel to consider terminating the agreements, but for all practical purposes that belligerence mainly brought resource development to a standstill.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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What remains unclear, however, is whether the development will change any votes on the Republican side or affect Hegseth’s confirmation process.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some have voiced reservations, but have appeared to warm to Hegseth after meeting with him last month—and no GOP lawmakers broke ranks during his confirmation hearing last week before the Armed Services Committee.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The end of Chevron deference to federal agencies may help businesses, universities and public interest groups in immigration lawsuits during a second Trump administration should officials enact policies like those in the first term.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In the end, dictators tap into something essential in human nature—the deference before a bully.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Among the topics on the agenda is certification, including the role that third-party seals of approval can play in boosting credibility for sustainability claims.—
SJ STAFF,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Jan. 2025
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This includes United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Verified, ISO certification, Non-GMO Project Verified, and allergen-free certifications.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptance. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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