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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
At its core, privilege is an acknowledgment that some people are perceived and treated differently by virtue of the colour of their skin, their sexuality, or their gender.
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Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
No acknowledgment this was wrong and a terrible thing done.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The big picture: The project follows years of lobbying by the group Justice For Greenwood, which has sought more acknowledgment and compensation for massacre victims and descendants.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
Rooted in reflection and deliberate acknowledgment, gratitude fosters trust, strengthens bonds and inspires collective growth.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
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Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
No acknowledgment this was wrong and a terrible thing done.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The big picture: The project follows years of lobbying by the group Justice For Greenwood, which has sought more acknowledgment and compensation for massacre victims and descendants.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
Rooted in reflection and deliberate acknowledgment, gratitude fosters trust, strengthens bonds and inspires collective growth.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acknowledgment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
Noun
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Sheldon started by experimenting with homemade beer recipes and competing in homebrewing contests, where his efforts paid off with first and third place awards.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Apple HomeKit support and power usage reporting would be welcome additions, but the Smart Dimmer Switch is still an excellent value and worthy of our Editors’ Choice award.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
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William's question for Mohammed about his school day called back to another confession the royal dad made in Toxeth involving his own children's education.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Alongside his remains, police found a notebook that contained a confession letter.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The gym’s two practice courts bear Taurasi’s name and logos inspired by her, but there was no mention on Tuesday of Taurasi.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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His blood platelet count was now more stable, his medical team said, and there was no mention of mild kidney damage that had emerged over the past weekend.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Last week, Kennedy vowed to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule that prevents measles, polio and other dangerous diseases, despite promises not to change it during his confirmation hearings.—
Amanda Seitz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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In his confirmation hearings, Bongino's boss Patel promised his GOP hostages that the deputy director would be a career FBI officer, not a podcaster who hasn't worked in law enforcement of any kind in 13 years.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pino’s supervisors filed 30 commendations for perseverance, investigative skills, professionalism, reduction of crime, dedication to duty and team spirit.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 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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The citation could cost you at least $200, according to city hall.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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The findings stem from Tesla’s failure to provide employees working outdoors with adequate cooldown breaks in shaded areas, according to a citation issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA, in December.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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