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or acknowledgements
1
as in commendations
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
an acknowledgment to the food committee for the delicious refreshments
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2
as in admissions
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 acknowledgments
He is mentioned in the study’s acknowledgements.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s still clearly a ways to go, but on this show, easy acknowledgements like that seem to make a big difference.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
That is the meaning of the phrase unceded and ancestral territory in those seemingly benign land acknowledgements.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
The move is one of the county’s most forceful acknowledgements that a lack of access to affordable, nutritious food is a systemic crisis.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
No wonder his acknowledgments reads like a Who’s-Who of people in Twin Cities politics, business and sports.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
In the acknowledgments, the author thanked the sheriff by name for making a difference in his life.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
That announcement included Brooks’ name in its list of acknowledgements.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Retain all supporting documents—acknowledgments, appraisals, valuation workpapers—in case of IRS inquiry or audit.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s still clearly a ways to go, but on this show, easy acknowledgements like that seem to make a big difference.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
That is the meaning of the phrase unceded and ancestral territory in those seemingly benign land acknowledgements.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
The move is one of the county’s most forceful acknowledgements that a lack of access to affordable, nutritious food is a systemic crisis.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
No wonder his acknowledgments reads like a Who’s-Who of people in Twin Cities politics, business and sports.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
In the acknowledgments, the author thanked the sheriff by name for making a difference in his life.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
That announcement included Brooks’ name in its list of acknowledgements.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Retain all supporting documents—acknowledgments, appraisals, valuation workpapers—in case of IRS inquiry or audit.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgments
Noun
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She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 Nov. 2025
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The timeline of Elordi’s relationship with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli (daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli, who were involved in the 2019 college admissions scandal) begins in 2021.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Medicare allows public and private nonprofits of various types to offer PACE programs as a way of preventing nursing home admissions by combining social and medical services, and even transportation to and from day centers where care is often provided.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The organizers pledged to continue the campaign throughout awards season to ensure the public knows the names of Good and others killed by ICE agents in shootings.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Golden Globes was the second awards ceremony this season to pay tribute to Reiner.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Expect surprise texts, bold confessions and chemistry that feels mentally addictive.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Test your knowledge of fast-food favorites and celebrity confessions in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That same stretch also recorded speeds of 93 mph, 90 mph and 85 mph - all during the 30-day warning period, when no citations were issued.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Williams noted that no citations were issued, administrative license violations brought or charges pursued.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Scharf repeated his past assertions that the planning commission doesn't usually have jurisdiction over site work and demolition on any project, including those at the White House.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite the assertions, Maduro maintained his firm grip on power.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Acknowledgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgments. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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