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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
His first scene shows a human woman selling him to Duloc officials, but there's no further acknowledgement of his relationship with the woman.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Absolutely no acknowledgment of my existence.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
CMOs are focusing a lot more on responsible AI usage and ethics training and Abraham says this is an acknowledgement that marketers cannot just hire externally to fill talent gaps.
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John Kell,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
This is simply an acknowledgement of the world in which the Timberwolves, and Timberwolves fans, live.
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Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Absolutely no acknowledgment of my existence.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
CMOs are focusing a lot more on responsible AI usage and ethics training and Abraham says this is an acknowledgement that marketers cannot just hire externally to fill talent gaps.
—
John Kell,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
This is simply an acknowledgement of the world in which the Timberwolves, and Timberwolves fans, live.
—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
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But precise passes that squeeze the maximum gain out of plays will receive extra commendation.
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His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services.
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Other free admission for military, healthcare, first responders, Florida educators, and disabled visitors and an accompanying caregiver.
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One drink ticket is included in admission and a valid ID required, organizers said.
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ElAttrache’s patients include 18 of 29 players who won the MVP or Cy Young awards over the past 10 years.
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The award will recognize a singular work selected from qualifying American narrative television and film that address environmental issues through creativity and possibility.
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Sitting around a table in the soundstage where the pilot for I Love Lucy was filmed, the six of them tailored the roles to the actors and infused the script with arguments, embarrassments, and confessions from their own relationships.
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What happens when the material is not confession but trace?
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Tool Shed Brewing is an award-winning brewery, having won medals at multiple editions of the Canada Beer Cup.
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Miller has won six Olympic and 79 World Cup medals, including a gold medal for Alpine Combined at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
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The Star tried a standard latte with honey ($6) and later upon the insistence of a nearby customer, the Beetdown (beets, mandarin, fresh mint, lemon peels, espresso and milk; $8).
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Mary The Widow, directed by Ryan Noufer, follows an aging widow who, at her daughter’s insistence, attends a speed-dating event — where, among a string of dud dates, one gentle stranger lingers in her mind.
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Unbeknownst to its more than 800 members, Flod had been lurking in the public group for years, silently celebrating each new mention of Pinky.
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After the late Hall of Fame running back’s name remained on display on the Wall of Fame inside their now-former home, Guelli said there will be no mention of Simpson at their new stadium across the street.
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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