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
Economic inequality coupled with racial discrimination in admissions meant most Black families remained systematically excluded from private schools.
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Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The school in the past year has delayed hiring, limited travel, imposed spending restrictions, and adjusted admissions and financial aid packages.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Sep. 2025
In this case, the woman's blunt admission quickly struck a chord with fellow TikTok users, who shared in both the shock and hilarity of the moment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Does a match ticket guarantee admission to the host country?
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The school in the past year has delayed hiring, limited travel, imposed spending restrictions, and adjusted admissions and financial aid packages.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Sep. 2025
In this case, the woman's blunt admission quickly struck a chord with fellow TikTok users, who shared in both the shock and hilarity of the moment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Does a match ticket guarantee admission to the host country?
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admission
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admission
Noun
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During the eighth episode of the show, Belly and Conrad have an awkward encounter following his confession on the beach.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The second season of the Netflix hit ended on a cliffhanger with Jackie finally confessing her feelings to Cole, but Alex hearing the confession.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to that, a membership gives you access to Prime Video, with unlimited streaming and original programming.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Field believes one of the key intersections between AI and design is that AI tools will help broaden access, letting more people become designers.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a series that is admirably earnest, Last Rites easily takes the cake as the most wholesome chapter of the bunch, its insistence on God and faith teetering on religious propaganda.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Others, however, pushed back on the insistence for traditional gifts.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guests must have a reservation and code to scan into the green Dumpster entrance that is located down the alleyway behind Koe Wetzel’s Riot Room.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ariana Grande made a wickedly grand entrance at the 2025 MTV VMAs.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The decision to switch the designs of the flags was not connected to Helsinki's NATO accession, the military said.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, as part of its action plan for EU accession, Ukraine has a detailed to-do list of further reforms, and while several of these are already underway, there are growing concerns that the government may try to water down the agenda.—
NATALIYA GUMENYUK,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And an almost incidental scene, in which the NSA’s North Korea expert (Greta Lee) watches a Battle of Gettysburg reenactment with her son on a day off, seems a sardonic acknowledgment that war for America is a blustery display with little long-range vision.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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The move was seen by some as a de facto tax on cross-border commerce, and by others as an implicit acknowledgment that a full decoupling is neither practical nor profitable.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Togg announced the European launch of its T10X electric SUV, and unveiled the T10F, an electric five-door sedan.—
Bernadette Baum,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Elijah Ming, 34, and an officer with the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, approached the front door, and a man inside the home allegedly fired at the two.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The brittle, eco-friendly bamboo straw is another concession to the community, as are the splinters.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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To integrate Parmigiano Reggiano into the Jets’ game day experience, the two brands have revealed new activations at MetLife Stadium, ranging from concessions to features on the stadium’s videoboard during home games.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admission. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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