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or acknowledgement
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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
Mayor Paul Young created Suggs’ position in 2024 as an explicit acknowledgment that Memphis's musical identity is not just a heritage project but an economic strategy.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) is trying to bring in 334 new staff – a tacit acknowledgement that the previous cuts did serious harm to the office's ability to do its work.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 May 2026
In 2017, the City Council made a Vision Zero pledge to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2027 – an acknowledgment vast majority of traffic deaths and serious injuries are preventable with changes to infrastructure and policy.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
That acknowledgement sparked an onslaught of questions that will likely rest on when Hoskins, a Republican and staunch supporter of the map, decides whether the campaign can reach the ballot.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) is trying to bring in 334 new staff – a tacit acknowledgement that the previous cuts did serious harm to the office's ability to do its work.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 May 2026
In 2017, the City Council made a Vision Zero pledge to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2027 – an acknowledgment vast majority of traffic deaths and serious injuries are preventable with changes to infrastructure and policy.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
That acknowledgement sparked an onslaught of questions that will likely rest on when Hoskins, a Republican and staunch supporter of the map, decides whether the campaign can reach the ballot.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
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Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Byrne was honored with the Navy’s highest civilian award last year as a commendation for his longstanding support for veterans and his work with numerous nonprofits.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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But here, the acceptance of one’s limitations is less an admission of defeat than a reaffirmation of one’s power to effect change within them.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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At SeaWorld San Antonio, kids under the age of five can enjoy free, unlimited admission to SeaWorld until January 2027, plus unlimited visits to Aquatica for only $39—just be sure to register before the offer expires on May 30.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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An agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County was named one of five finalists for Florida’s Teacher of the Year award, the Florida Department of Education announced Monday.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The awards were handed out at a ceremony on Sunday, March 10 and bestowed by juries of industry executives, journalists, creators, and experts.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Still, don’t expect too many direct confessions.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Benson pulls out the secret recording that Griffin gave her moments before and shows Tynan her own confession.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The world only caught wind of Wilson and Adebayo’s coupledom when they were photographed together between their his-and-hers gold-medal runs at the 2024 Paris Olympics.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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Forming that bond, though, was not a feat for the purpose of winning medals.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Fonda, who gave up her acting career at Turner's insistence, admitted her role on the world stage was often a supporting one.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The fine points of class-action law were, of course, less influential than Crenshaw’s insistence on paying close attention to the way Black women were treated by the courts, and the essay’s most memorable lines were broader categorical claims.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Additionally, there was mention of softening or pricing pressures stemming from the conflict with Iran, which has driven oil prices higher.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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But she was forced to remove from the ordinance approved Thursday any mention of eligible transit stops.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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