acceptance

noun

Definition of acceptancenext
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 There’s spiritual tidying to do, too; the trio help their subjects find lightness and acceptance in the face of divorce, illness, aging, and even death. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 In keeping with that zen-like acceptance of the unknown, Ross has not seen Radcliffe or Hargitay perform in the show and doesn’t plan to before making her debut. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Still, both the technology and acceptance of it are moving quickly. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Despite the close decision, Padilla hopes this is a step forward in community acceptance and that encourage more people to better understand the challenges immigrants continue to face. — Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acceptance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptance
  1. obedience
  2. approval
  3. acquiescence
  4. accreditation
  5. compliance
  6. agreement
  7. submissiveness
  8. confirmation
Noun
  • The story follows two genetically identical women who switch identities and consequently expose a hierarchical world based on genetic selection, exploitation and obedience.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 7 July 2026
  • Its blinding concentration is awed into submission or obedience.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of obedience
Noun
  • Jolly replaced him and, within two months, secured Moreno’s approval to hire the architect of a World Series championship team to figure out what was not right in the organization, and to fix it.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • One reason ibogaine has struggled to win approval in the past is a lack of financial incentive, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of approval
Noun
  • Less money coming into government coffers also means fewer goodies for the population of Moscow, whose acquiescence Putin desperately needs.
    — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 30 June 2026
  • But the balance of risks has changed Europe’s era of acquiescence is over.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of acquiescence
Noun
  • Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units have invited local and foreign media to register for accreditation to cover the events.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Several journalists from Turkish opposition-leaning media organizations were denied accreditation to cover the summit, sparking outrage from media rights groups.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of accreditation
Noun
  • But for taxpayers with a solid compliance history who slip up once, automatically applying relief—instead of reserving it for those who know to ask—is a welcome change.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Pilot program aims to make small mortgages accessible The legislation also creates a four-year pilot program to expand the availability of small mortgages — those under $100,000 — which some lenders avoid due to compliance costs.
    — Sarah Agostino,Mike Winters, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of compliance
Noun
  • And ultimately both legislative chambers aligned behind including the requirement for the Department of Finance in the agreement with the governor.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • It was approved by the City Council in January 2024, after some back-and-forth, as part of a new use agreement that gives the foundation access 50 days a year and allows the city the remainder of the scheduling.
    — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of agreement
Noun
  • Attraction is a function of parentage and looks and submissiveness.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
  • But for Coles, his indoctrination to law enforcement has been a different level of submissiveness.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of submissiveness
Noun
  • Your letter should include your complete name, address, phone number and your credit report confirmation number, if available.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Regular, predictable appointments would help reduce the politicization of the confirmation process while preserving judicial independence.
    — Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Definition of confirmation

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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptance. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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