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as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
a heartfelt admonition to the graduates to make the most of their lives
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as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
ignored the ranger's admonitions and took the road over the mountain, only to be stranded by the blizzard
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Recent Examples of admonition
The admonition was met with silence in the courtroom.
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Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
For all the golfers’ admonitions about dehydration, there is water everywhere on the course.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
The public saw the admonition as a red flag.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Don’t let someone older cramp your style with their advice or admonitions.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admonition
Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
For all the golfers’ admonitions about dehydration, there is water everywhere on the course.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
The public saw the admonition as a red flag.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Don’t let someone older cramp your style with their advice or admonitions.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admonition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonition
Noun
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After hearing comments from dozens of concerned residents, and against the advice of the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission, the Granbury City Council on April 7 agreed to rezone 2,000 acres for a data center power plant.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The records do not show if Epstein’s advice was considered by the Saudi rulers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras had a warning for the Milwaukee Brewers after he was hit on the hand by a pitch Monday night from right-hander Brandon Woodruff.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonition. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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