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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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Filmmakers unveil their work, launch their awards campaigns and begin new friendships.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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Several awards, including from speech and debate club, are displayed on a table.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
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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The products do not specify how much of the active ingredient is contained in each dose, and there is no mention of possible side effects or contraindications, said officials.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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On Monday, there was no mention of the 2025 inauguration.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
21 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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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 1 Feb. 2025.
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