ACCEPTATION Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

acceptation

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Definition of acceptation

as in connotation

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as in consent

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Noun

Now legalized in numerous states, cannabis has seen its entire pop-culture connotation change in a relatively short period of time.

— William Jones, USA Today, 16 July 2026
The way words are perceived can change too, with connotations morphing from negative to positive.

— Kirk McClure, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of connotation

Noun

The 26-year-old suspect was identified only as a foreign national who has been granted legal asylum, in line with Greece’s strict data protection laws, which generally prohibit authorities from naming criminal suspects without their consent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
More than a dozen states have followed suit since, and many others require in-person parental consent.

— Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of consent

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Changing the charter requires the voters’ approval via referendum, whereas passing an ordinance simply requires the affirmative vote of eight council members and the assent of the mayor.

— Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
Rhaenyra continues to fumble her assent to the Iron Throne while Daemon pushes for more aggressive tactics to answer their enemy’s assaults.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of assent

Noun

The accompanying image showed a pair of flip-flops adorned with Moore’s iconic cry-face on the left foot, while the right shows the actress making a more dramatic, less strained expression.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
At the same time, Georgia lawmakers have introduced legislation targeting banks that use social credit metrics or restrict access based on constitutional expression, aiming to hold financial institutions accountable for ideological bias.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of expression

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The agreement between the three US allies comes as Saudi Arabia faces threats on multiple fronts and would compel each country to intervene if another is attacked, much like the pact between NATO nations.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Williams also wanted to understand the agreement between the property owner and residents to help find suitable housing.

— Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of agreement

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Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was killed during the denotation on July 19 at Erbil Air Base.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Controlled denotations were conducted Sunday at the site to dispose of hazardous materials, the agency said.

— Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025

Definition of denotation

Noun

Alderton has played a significant role in several major royal events, including Charles’s accession to the throne in 2022 and Harry and Meghan’s royal exit in 2020.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Alderton has played a massive role in supporting King Charles, 77, notably in preparing for the sovereign's 2022 accession to the throne, 2023 coronation ceremony and the first years of his reign.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

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