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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
While details remain scarce — Crumbl has not shared specifics about what the donuts might look like, taste like or cost — the company’s acknowledgment that testing is underway marks the first official confirmation that donuts are on its radar.
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
That the ceasefire is conditional on Iran agreeing to reopen the vital waterway is a tacit acknowledgement of Tehran’s influence over the world’s most important oil chokepoint – and, with it, significant chunks of the global economy.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Other points on the table include an acknowledgment of Israel’s right to exist, the two regional sources said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
That the ceasefire is conditional on Iran agreeing to reopen the vital waterway is a tacit acknowledgement of Tehran’s influence over the world’s most important oil chokepoint – and, with it, significant chunks of the global economy.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Other points on the table include an acknowledgment of Israel’s right to exist, the two regional sources said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
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The television impresario Ed Sullivan is to be honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award, a commendation for non-performers named after the late Atlantic Records co-founder who started the Rock Hall with Rolling Stone magazine’s Jann Wenner in the mid-1980s.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The three officers involved in the incident at the diner were honored with life-saving commendations.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The annual event takes place at USC and general admission is free — separate ticket admissions are required for some talks — more info can be found here.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The move to Atlanta was a struggle by Griner’s own admission.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Users can bet on the outcomes of everything from elections to sports to award shows.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The actors join an ensemble led by Kevin Bacon, Erin Kellyman, and Tim McGraw in this adaptation of the the award-winning graphic novel series by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Vega stated that Mezime did not resist and cooperated, giving a confession at the station.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In Catholicism, confession is one of the seven sacraments.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gorka has denied belonging to the organization, which had Nazi ties during World War II, and said the medal honors his father’s escape from communism.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sure, Wallace proudly displays his championship medal and ring in his home.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the world of higher ed, there’s long been an insistence that college is for everyone, but this has resulted in many graduates unable to find suitable jobs; the employment prospects of English majors—or even computer-science grads—are looking increasingly grim.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Iranian media outlets are portraying the development as a victory for Tehran’s negotiating position, claiming that Iran’s insistence on linking progress in talks with Washington to a ceasefire in Lebanon compelled the United States and Israel to agree to a ceasefire there.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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While Pelusium is named after the god Pelusius, little is known about the deity beyond his mention in Greek-Roman philosopher Plutarch’s Isis and Osiris as a child linked to the goddess.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Vance’s mention of Just War theory is striking.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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