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or acknowledgement
1
as in award
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
an acknowledgment to the food committee for the delicious refreshments
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2
as in confession
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
a surprising acknowledgment that he had been faking his injury in order to scam the insurance company
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Recent Examples of acknowledgment
At a small vigil in Dallas, several people called for the release of details and more acknowledgement of the victims.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
If something in the dynamic feels disrespectful, overly intimate, or creates insecurity, those emotions deserve acknowledgment.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
That sort of intellectual contribution is likely to show up as a citation, rather than a direct acknowledgement.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Bluebonnet Reading’s biblical content creates controversy Religion professors from Texas Christian University and Southern Methodist University have analyzed the curriculum, which has little acknowledgement of other religions such as Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
If something in the dynamic feels disrespectful, overly intimate, or creates insecurity, those emotions deserve acknowledgment.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
That sort of intellectual contribution is likely to show up as a citation, rather than a direct acknowledgement.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Bluebonnet Reading’s biblical content creates controversy Religion professors from Texas Christian University and Southern Methodist University have analyzed the curriculum, which has little acknowledgement of other religions such as Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
Noun
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This year’s awards are produced by Anchor Street Collective, with Branden Chapman is executive producer, and Carleen Cappelletti is co-executive producer.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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The addition of podcasters to THR’s prestigious Roundtable lineup spotlights the voices driving today’s audio renaissance and contemporary entertainment trends bringing podcasting into the heart of the awards conversation.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Corry realized the game was up and blurted out her confession.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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In January 2010, a five-day hearing was held in the circuit court to hear testimony about Dassey's motion, much of which focused on evidence that his confession was coerced and that his trial counsel was ineffective.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since the national organization took over, monthly call traffic has increased 34% and media mentions have soared more than 5,000%, leading to a third of Americans recognizing 1-800-GAMBLER as a national hotline, according to the NCPG.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Yet there was no mention of any clashes over signs telling drivers to watch their speed as kids often play on the road.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To be clear, Cheyava Falls is not confirmation that there was life on Mars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The confirmation of drones over Germany comes as NATO's Denmark investigates a wave of drone disruption to its airports that officials have characterized as a hybrid attack, and coincides with Estonian, Polish, and Romanian accusations against Russia of serious airspace incursions.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Records show Maldonado Medina did have traffic citations in Pinellas County in 2022 and 2023 for driving without a valid driving license and speeding.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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So far, there have been no citations written under a new anti-bullying ordinance in the Village of Pewaukee.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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