ACKNOWLEDGMENT Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

acknowledgment

noun

ik-ˈnä-lij-mənt

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Definition of acknowledgment

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 The announcement followed Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's acknowledgment that authorities had underestimated the unrest and lost control in some cities during Saturday's protests. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 These children often take on adult responsibilities without receiving proper acknowledgment or support for doing so—and often have difficulty expressing their needs and maintaining healthy relationships in adulthood. — Parents, 17 Oct. 2026 And that little acknowledgment may be enough to make taking over the platform a less desirable direction for likely more cautious buyers like Disney that may want the technology but wish to distance itself from the brand. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026 The White House accord is an important acknowledgment that biosecurity belongs at the center of the AI safety conversation. — Raj Panjabi, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acknowledgment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment

Noun

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of commendation

Noun

After two days when admission was by invitation only, Art Basel Paris opened to the public Friday -- but only for the day, with the threat of unrest prompting organizers to cancel the weekend program.

— ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Students and workers are angry Student groups want 250,000 more places in higher education and an end to selection through Parcoursup, the national admissions system.

— Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of admission

Noun

On Sunday evening, however, none of the four Royals players took home an award at his respective position.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
The proposition would allow local governments to create economic development districts with the ability to issue bonds, make loans, and award grants of public money.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

This week's quiz spotlights bikini moments and deeply personal confessions.

— , FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
In the shadows of the Catholic church, nuns and women have long endured abuse at the hands of priests — insidious and tactful grooming, silenced by confession, and hidden through systemic cover-ups.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of confession

Noun

Kim Jong Il appointed him to senior trade and economic posts, and in 2002 the state awarded him a Hero of Labor medal and a Kim Il Sung watch, prestigious honors and a recognition of his loyalty and patriotism.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Two years later, the Panamanian government awarded him a medal for his baseball achievements, and in the 1930s, he was offered – but declined – the opportunity to coach Panama’s national team for the Central American Olympics.

— Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of medal

Noun

The Bulls dug too deep of a deficit in the first quarter to overcome, but their insistence on pursuing second-chance opportunities buoyed an outmatched roster to win the second half, accounting for 25 of the team’s point total.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Not only has the gimmick run stale, but her insistence on upping the ante year after year, creating costumes that are increasingly bizarre and disgusting, is a threat to us all.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of insistence

Noun

Studio secretaries clipped their columns before the morning dailies reached the lot, marking any mention of the studio’s stars with red pencil.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
Some in the room thought the video message, which made no specific mention of the Amarillo Democrats, was recycled from earlier this year.

— Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2026

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