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 There was not, however, a single mention made or acknowledgement of the finding against McGregor in 2024. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Even a simple internal acknowledgment that a moment is difficult, and that support is available, can make a meaningful difference to the people carrying the most weight. — Aaron Wolowiec, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 After going years without so much as a public acknowledgment, Prince William finally said Harry’s name out loud. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 July 2026 So far, there has been no public analysis of these pieces by companies or individuals who track space debris, nor any public acknowledgement by a foreign space agency or group. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acknowledgment

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Noun

His contributions to Japanese cinema earned him the 2004 Kawakita Prize and a commendation from Japan’s Foreign Ministry in 2008.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2026
But precise passes that squeeze the maximum gain out of plays will receive extra commendation.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Definition of commendation

Noun

The tax funds free admissions to state parks and historic sites, upgrades to trail systems and park amenities and upkeep on the structures, campsites and trails overseen by the Department of Natural Resources.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
By the author’s own admission, determining whether a condition constitutes a disease can influence factors like insurance coverage.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

Definition of admission

Noun

Carpenter is a co-founder and the CEO of Embarc, the cannabis dispensary company that has sponsored the fair’s cannabis awards and exhibit for the last five years.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
Between the new awards structure, the live broadcast plans, and a Disability Advisory Committee with authority over how the event takes shape.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of award

Noun

The second season of the Netflix hit ended on a cliffhanger with Jackie (Rodriguez) and Cole (LaLonde) finally confessing their feelings for each other, but Cole’s brother — and Jackie’s boyfriend — Alex (Gentry) hears the confession.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of confession

Noun

At approximately noon today, the first medals of the Centennial Olympic Games will be awarded in women’s air rifle at Wolf Creek.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
During the presentation of the winners’ medals, many of Romero’s team-mates stayed down the other end of the pitch, with their backs to the ceremony (although there was the odd exception, such as Alexis Mac Allister).

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of medal

Noun

Vague language in the MoU sought to disguise irreconcilable differences between the US demand – supported by much of the international community – for freedom of navigation in and out of the Gulf, and Iran’s insistence on managing shipping.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
This insistence on the primacy of IMAX can send the message that there’s only one true way to see the movie.

— Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of insistence

Noun

Any mention of a three‑ or four-night sailing to someplace warm is likely to conjure up a picture of a floating keg party or an unsolicited opinion that a cruise of such brevity isn’t enough to appreciate a new corner of the world.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
The Haus Fries deserve their own mention because good fries are never just filler.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

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