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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
The agreement is an acknowledgement that the defense could prove by a preponderance of the evidence that severe mental disease or defect caused McGuire not to comprehend that his conduct in the killing was wrong.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
To me, that spoke to this acknowledgement of the reality of the circumstances.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
That stark acknowledgement sets the stage for a chaotic election season as Republicans seek to force out of office Kansas City’s longtime Democratic congressman in November.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Never an acknowledgement things are slowing down.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 June 2026
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
To me, that spoke to this acknowledgement of the reality of the circumstances.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
That stark acknowledgement sets the stage for a chaotic election season as Republicans seek to force out of office Kansas City’s longtime Democratic congressman in November.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Never an acknowledgement things are slowing down.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
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For a team sitting 43rd in FIFA’s rankings to deservedly draw with one of the pre-tournament favourites (seventh in those rankings) and secure their first ever point at the World Cup finals warrants commendation.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Guests staying at the hotel benefit from early park admission.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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When treatment gets interrupted, people end up hospitalized, and each of those admissions costs a plan somewhere between $8,000 and $15,000.—
Ganesh Padmanabhan,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Some chefs who were honored in past years with Outstanding, Emerging or regional Best Chef awards have gone on to become household names, including Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse and Bobby Flay.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Jelly Roll dedicates Grammy win to wife After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album, Jelly Roll got emotional on the podium, dedicating the award to his wife, who wept and applauded in the audience.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Newman’s script, which drew critical attention in its earlier short-film incarnation, is structured as an extended confession, the architecture of which places the audience in a peculiar position.—
Jon Stojan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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During the second night of her Lux Tour at Madison Square Garden Rosalía invited Saturday Night Live cast member Marcello Hernández to give his confession.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Afterward, Holmes was given the game ball, which will join two state medals and two championship rings as treasured mementos of a special time in his life.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Yet a quiet bohemia remains alive in his work—an insistence that much can exist within a passing, seemingly trivial moment.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Reyna’s goal was a perfect example of Pochettino’s insistence of concentrating on the team over individuals.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Getty Images When the obituary of traditional management is eventually written, an article tucked inside the current issue of Harvard Business Review will earn a dishonorable mention.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The ceremony included Colombia's national anthem but also the rebel hymn of the Border Commandos -- the lyrics of which make no mention of the group's crimes.—
John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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