1
as in confession
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
by her own admission, her cooking is not the greatest
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2
as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
no admission unless accompanied by an adult
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Recent Examples of admission
These are all admissions of reality, from a Kremlin whose war effort has rarely accepted anything short of total victory.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
This sequence is worth the price of admission, or in this case subscription.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 June 2026
By aligning graduation standards to the actual admissions requirements of the state’s public colleges — and by requiring FAFSA completion and a resume — Rhode Island is making sure that a diploma earned in its public schools actually opens the door to what comes next.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The museum is offering free admission Saturday and Sunday while the event is going on.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
This sequence is worth the price of admission, or in this case subscription.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 June 2026
By aligning graduation standards to the actual admissions requirements of the state’s public colleges — and by requiring FAFSA completion and a resume — Rhode Island is making sure that a diploma earned in its public schools actually opens the door to what comes next.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The museum is offering free admission Saturday and Sunday while the event is going on.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admission
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Newman’s script, which drew critical attention in its earlier short-film incarnation, is structured as an extended confession, the architecture of which places the audience in a peculiar position.—
Jon Stojan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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During the second night of her Lux Tour at Madison Square Garden Rosalía invited Saturday Night Live cast member Marcello Hernández to give his confession.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The advocates say the crisis is spay and neuter, rescue access and animals being euthanized.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Yet a quiet bohemia remains alive in his work—an insistence that much can exist within a passing, seemingly trivial moment.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Reyna’s goal was a perfect example of Pochettino’s insistence of concentrating on the team over individuals.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Even in this setting where the president could reliably expect a warm reception, his entrance was met with a mix of cheers and boos.—
Isaac Arnsdorf,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Just past the quaint and charming Town Center is the entrance to Lone Mountain Ranch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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To me, that spoke to this acknowledgement of the reality of the circumstances.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The credits, in which only three men’s names are listed alongside a handful of acknowledgments, elicited laughter throughout the theater.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Ahead of accession to the bloc, both countries adopted human rights legislation to meet EU standards, despite public opinion polls often indicating a lack of support for the community compared with other EU countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Trooping the Colour got a permanent spot on the royal calendar following the accession of King George III in 1760.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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As one deputy went to disable a camera near the door to O'Brien's unit, deputies heard a loud bang and saw debris go flying as O'Brien allegedly attempted to shoot them through the door.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The entrance is set back from the road, and massive doors swing open automatically, leading guests into a small, windowless lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But the historic hotel is also one of the five official resorts of Cedar Point amusement park, and guests receive benefits like early park entry and exclusive ticket packages.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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An Iranian Football Federation official told The Athletic on Sunday that 11 staffers had been denied entry into the United States.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admission. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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