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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
Her scathing insults are as giddy as her crushing acknowledgements are gut-wrenching, as Lindsay strains to navigate a situation spinning further and further outside of her limited domain.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
But, like with Bochy, his acknowledgments don’t compromise his players.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
But an acknowledgments section is meant to thank and honor those who supported a writer along their path to publication.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
On publication of the manuscript, the ghostwriter is typically named, albeit obliquely – perhaps identified as a friend or consultant in the acknowledgments section.
—Emily Hodgson Anderson, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
My tattered copy of the book has Ann’s acknowledgements at the front.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
At least 24 other sites mentioning Indigenous histories and land acknowledgements, from Alaska to Nebraska, were also flagged for review and potential removal.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
There has been growing opposition to the sale across Aquarion’s mostly western Connecticut customer base after acknowledgements by the seller and prospective buyer that a sale means higher rates.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
Recognition for leadership and service, including peer acknowledgments and diversity honors, reflects sustained engagement and trusted stewardship rather than visibility.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
But, like with Bochy, his acknowledgments don’t compromise his players.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
But an acknowledgments section is meant to thank and honor those who supported a writer along their path to publication.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
On publication of the manuscript, the ghostwriter is typically named, albeit obliquely – perhaps identified as a friend or consultant in the acknowledgments section.
—Emily Hodgson Anderson, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
My tattered copy of the book has Ann’s acknowledgements at the front.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
At least 24 other sites mentioning Indigenous histories and land acknowledgements, from Alaska to Nebraska, were also flagged for review and potential removal.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
There has been growing opposition to the sale across Aquarion’s mostly western Connecticut customer base after acknowledgements by the seller and prospective buyer that a sale means higher rates.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
Recognition for leadership and service, including peer acknowledgments and diversity honors, reflects sustained engagement and trusted stewardship rather than visibility.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgments
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Responding officers receive commendations Also important to note is an investment by the Old Westbury Police paid off.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale University of illegally considering race in admissions to its medical school — the second institution to face discrimination allegations by the federal agency this month.—
Dave Collins,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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But, the administration has used such thinking against medical schools to claim that race-neutral admissions policies are creating discriminatory outcomes, which creates a bind for medical schools.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
15 May 2026
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Throughout the evening, honorees including Charles Melton, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jet Li and Simu Liu took the stage to accept awards for their efforts to improve representation in Hollywood.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Although the juror will make the final selections for what’s in the show and who gets awards, Jarvis will render his opinion if asked.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Still, don’t expect too many direct confessions.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Investigators chased thousands of leads and several false confessions before the four men, who were teenagers when the girls were killed, were arrested in late 1999.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Minnesota court records show that Kazmierczak, who was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989, has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence and has had numerous traffic citations.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Violators face civil citations or fees.—
Joe Marusak
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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The case for this argument is made even more compelling by appealing to neuroscience as the evidence base for these assertions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Note, too, that since there have been several bold assertions that the market was in another 1999 moment over the past decade or so.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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“Acknowledgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgments. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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