admission

noun

əd-ˈmi-shən How to pronounce admission (audio)
Definition of admissionnext
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 By Lu’s own admission, Ghost Font isn’t a cure-all to ongoing AI issues. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 Admission $26 ages 15-61; $22 ages 62 and older; $21 ages 3-14 (weekend admission prices; lower admission prices during weekdays; admission varies by date). — Holly Andres, Daily News, 16 July 2026 But behind the headline figures, analysts have been quick to point out that increased theatrical revenues are mostly due to an increase in average ticket prices, while admissions have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 July 2026 Some schools put their handbooks and admissions policies online. — Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for admission
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admission
  1. confession
  2. access
  3. insistence
  4. entrance
  5. acknowledgment
  6. accession
  7. door
  8. entry
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
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  • Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 15 July 2026
  • Groups like EdTrust-West and The Campaign for College Opportunity, which champion equity and access to higher education, pushed back and said standardized tests in UC admissions were biased against low-income and minority students.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of access
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
  • The unassuming entrance to the black box theater at Vesper Theatre.
    — Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • At the entrance was a white table covered with keepsakes and ornamental photo frames.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of entrance
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  • There was no immediate acknowledgment of damage or casualties from the attacks.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Feelings have to be acknowledged, but acknowledgment is not agreement.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
Noun
  • In recent years, Turkey has played a spoiler within NATO, slowing down the accession of Sweden and Finland in 2023 and 2024.
    — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 7 July 2026
  • Those years included major events including Prince Philip’s death in 2021, Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities and her death months later in 2022, King Charles’ accession to the throne and later coronation in 2023.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of accession
Noun
  • While some businesses relying on summer traffic have been forced to temporarily close their doors, others refuse to let the smoke alter their plans.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Triple entry doors open into rooms that feel generous and far from overbearing.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of door
Noun
  • Beaches Without the Hard Sell The beaches are still the obvious entry point.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • On Wednesday, the Regents will discuss the history and purpose of the A-G course requirements that high school students must complete to be eligible for entry to the UC system.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
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