acceptations

noun

plural of acceptation
1
as in connotations

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2
as in agreements

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptations
  1. connotations
  2. agreements
  3. idioms
  4. concurrences
  5. expressions
  6. consents
  7. denotations
  8. accessions
Noun
  • While stained glass does have a residential history—Frank Lloyd Wright in particular was known for incorporating art glass in projects—these colorful windows most often have religious connotations.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Preppy staples with athletic connotations will be in heavy rotation.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of connotations
Noun
  • Its treaties and agreements focus on preserving the peaceful, safe, and sustainable use of outer space, preventing collisions, managing space debris, and ensuring responsible operations.
    — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Penalties, consent agreements and decrees have not deterred Meta from using deceptive trade practices.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of agreements
Noun
  • There are always critics in all idioms whose goal is writing about something much bigger using a review to get there.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Cinema is, after all, a language, and Belgian filmmakers come from a country built on the need to understand language as a bridge—between its regions, its people, and its idioms.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of idioms
Noun
  • In both her dissents and concurrences, Thomas, the court’s only other Black member and its leading proponent of originalism, has been one of her main targets.
    — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
Definition of concurrences
Noun
  • But his series of expressions and poses are just riotously funny.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Subjects rated the differing facial expressions on warmth and trustworthiness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressions
Noun
  • For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
    — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Definition of consents
Noun
  • 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 denotations
Noun
  • Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Definition of accessions
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“Acceptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptations. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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