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or acknowledgement
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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
By understanding the seven languages of trust ― transparency, security, demonstration, feedback, acknowledgment, sensitivity, and follow-through ― people can start to better navigate conflict, be more productive and communicate more effectively.
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Samantha Dunn, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
That’s not a criticism so much as an acknowledgment of time.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
This time around, pundits rightly predicted that their breakout co-stars Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman would finally get some acknowledgment.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2025
There are lots of returning characters from the show’s fairly vast ensemble, and plenty of references that feel less like pandering Easter eggs than acknowledgment of a deep canon.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Dunn, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
That’s not a criticism so much as an acknowledgment of time.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
This time around, pundits rightly predicted that their breakout co-stars Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman would finally get some acknowledgment.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2025
There are lots of returning characters from the show’s fairly vast ensemble, and plenty of references that feel less like pandering Easter eggs than acknowledgment of a deep canon.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
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Resolute Racing also stables Eclipse award winner Goodnight Olive, racehorse Just A Touch, and dozens more yearlings, foals and two year olds in training.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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The show and Russell have picked up numerous awards nominations, including those for both Emmys and Golden Globes.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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False confessions were found in 13% of exonerations.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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From self-reinvention to online confession, Greenfield examines how identity is shaped and warped by life lived through a screen.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2025
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Since then, there has been no official mention of a third film being in production.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Smithsonian restores Trump's name in impeachment display The review follows changes to some mentions of Trump in museum displays.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cole just took over at DEA on July 23 after his Senate confirmation and oversees a staff of 10,000 agents and other personnel.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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The problem is that when your beliefs are rooted in fear, doubt or inherited stories, confirmation feels good ...—
Jessica Agnew,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The distribution of communion led to Cardinal Re delivering the final commendation and valediction.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chris Copan was presented with a letter of commendation at the town’s annual Town Meeting for his actions at Woburn District Court on April 14.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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Instead, advocates say those who are not in shelter are being pushed farther and farther away from services in an attempt to escape unlawful camping citations.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kennedy does not even provide links or citations to systematic reviews or meta-analyses in reputable journals, the gold standard methods for scientific evidence.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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