acceptation

noun

Definition of acceptationnext
1
as in connotation

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as in consent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptation
  1. connotation
  2. consent
  3. idiom
  4. assent
  5. expression
  6. agreement
  7. denotation
  8. accession
Noun
  • Gurel writes that the associations with hippies, dieting, and dessert-like snacks all gave yogurt a feminine connotation.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The designation carries a distinct, often personal connotation.
    — Klara Auerbach, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of connotation
Noun
  • This consent order requires Sherwin-Williams to return to full compliance and complete critical control upgrades and performance testing.
    — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And Meta has been embroiled in controversy over concerns about its AI smart glasses being used to record others without their consent.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of consent
Noun
  • The idiom and the small connecting words are all in the right places, and at this length that is hard to fake.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Holden Caulfield is made to tell his own story, in his own strange idiom.
    — Book Marks, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of idiom
Noun
  • The Provisional Government has not assumed a republican or other constitutional form, but has remained a mere executive council or oligarchy, set up without the assent of the people.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The United Kingdom’s Slavery Abolition Act received royal assent after passing Parliament.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of assent
Noun
  • The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • When Robert offers to help, Thom’s expression is curiously muted.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of expression
Noun
  • The Virgo Moon moves through your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, highlighting money, emotional stakes, private agreements, and what needs more precision.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Republican nominee also said the work agreements that allow many state employees to perform their jobs remotely need reform as well.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of agreement
Noun
  • 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
  • Internationally, he was best remembered for leading China’s accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001, paving the way for double-digit growth that has fueled China’s rise as a major global power.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of accession
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