ACKNOWLEDGMENT Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

acknowledgment

noun

ik-ˈnä-lij-mənt

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as in commendation

a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed an acknowledgment to the food committee for the delicious refreshments

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as in admission

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 Students appreciated the president’s acknowledgement of the tragedy and the heaviness on campus. —

Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 That meant permission, and acknowledgment that the divine spark is already there. —

Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026 That isn’t a criticism, just the acknowledgement that Styles’ first release in four years, out March 6, takes a hard turn into electronic music meshed with Dark Wave ‘80s influences. —

Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026 Was that moment in acknowledgment of the character’s fertility struggles from her book? —

Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acknowledgment

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Dispatcher Nancy Ertle also received a commendation for putting much effort into reuniting a dog with its owner.

— Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026