1
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
Tens of thousands were expected to march from Daley Plaza and coalesce in defiance and admonition of Trump near the downtown hotel tower bearing his name.
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Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Although there are few formal guidelines, a consensus has formed around consent when possible, de-identification when not, and adherence to the admonition that the patient’s welfare always comes first.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
The admonition follows a similar warning from three U.S. senators — Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
One other admonition: Hold one of the diversified commodity funds on the table only in an IRA.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Although there are few formal guidelines, a consensus has formed around consent when possible, de-identification when not, and adherence to the admonition that the patient’s welfare always comes first.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
The admonition follows a similar warning from three U.S. senators — Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
One other admonition: Hold one of the diversified commodity funds on the table only in an IRA.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonition
Noun
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Black paid him $70 million in 2014 and $30 million in 2015 for his advice on estate and tax planning, audits, and managing his art collection, family office, yacht and airplane.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Parts of Northern Kentucky are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 8:30 p.m. as well.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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But debate rages over the ideal, and safe, extent of integrating AI into other nuclear functions such as early warning, targeting, and communications.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonition. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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