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 But what an imaginative launching pad to interrogate the nature of greatness, the unsatisfactory acknowledgements of one’s own mediocrity, the seemingly unjust parceling out of genius from God. — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 Anthony Head gets an acknowledgement in 409, and Rupert gets his mention too. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Do not hide behind perfect calculations if something deeper needs acknowledgment. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026 Lewis first presented the labor acknowledgment idea in July, and the committee decided to postpone a vote on it until a month later. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acknowledgment

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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

First-half box office rose 42% on last year, admissions rose 34%, and Korean films took 64% of revenue.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
The district attorney's office argued Mangione's August admission in federal court is insufficient to preclude a state trial because stalking and murder are two different crimes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of admission

Noun

Films by women directors have historically won few opportunities at the awards, making the haul a landmark for feminist filmmaking in the country.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Last season, in the Rams’ first four games, Stafford passed for eight touchdowns, with two interceptions, en route to a 3-1 start and what eventually became his run to a first MVP award.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

The California Interscholastic Federation, which oversees high school athletics, also revised its rules to ensure that transgender athletes in individual sports do not displace cisgender ones from rankings or medal podiums.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
However, the medals, photographs and awards hung in the hall tell an extraordinary story of a life spent never far from danger in the mountains.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of medal

Noun

But a company job posting for an information security analyst position mentions needing to support and maintain YubiKeys, a popular brand of security keys.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Fresh hands-on reviews from Consumer Reports, WIRED or Allure on post-relaunch units, with specific mention of jet-tube reliability.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of mention

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