ADMISSION Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

admission

noun

əd-ˈmi-shən

Definition of admission

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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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 In addition to its use in the military academies’ admissions, a CLT score can also now be used to apply for scholarships in Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs at public and private universities nationally. — Chris Quintana, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The company generated record quarterly admissions revenue of $540 million worldwide and concession revenue of $433 million. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 July 2026 All of this felt like another admission of defeat—officials destroying Seattle in the name of saving it. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 The outlet reported that the petition claims Shirilla had ineffective counsel, which resulted in insufficient evidence being presented to establish probable cause and improper admission of evidence at trial. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for admission

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Noun

His three-day sentencing hearing featured emotional victim impact statements, tapes of his confessions to police and insights into his twisted desire for infamy and obsession with school shooters.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Ward notes that Jen’s online confessions haven’t exclusively supported a potential alienation of affection case.

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Definition of confession

Noun

Accessibility The resort is fully ADA compliant, with ADA-accessible accommodations, accessible pool access, and elevators offered throughout the resort.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Where the challenge lies is in the gap between access and behavioral change.

— Ayaskant Sarangi, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of access

Noun

As this report explained, this is largely thanks to its uncompromising quality standards and its insistence that each of its attractions outdoes its predecessors.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Dunphy said a definite ask by the city will be an insistence on a labor-harmony agreement that ensures union jobs.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of insistence

Noun

If walking isn’t an option, the free Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) Trolley picks up at the hotel entrance and behind the property, not far from shop- and restaurant-lined Fisherman’s Wharf and the oceanside edge of Monterey State Historic Park.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
The new South Field Club, scheduled to debut before UCLA's 2026 football season, will provide premium hospitality for approximately 1,000 guests while creating a dramatic player entrance that enhances both recruiting and game-day atmosphere.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of entrance

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Such a move could shift Turner to second base or the outfield, underscoring the Phillies' acknowledgment that his current struggles are a significant team issue.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Or perhaps the show’s lack of bigger answers is simply an acknowledgment that there are none, really, to be found.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of acknowledgment

Noun

The 2026 Commonwealth Games are the first to be held since the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III as Head of the Commonwealth.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Albania became a candidate for European Union accession the following year.

— Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Definition of accession

Noun

Little Joe's was boarded up after an antique door was heavily damaged as the burglary crew got in and out in about a minute.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
At Café Corazón, being a community space extends to what happens when an employee is harassed and whether the staff knows what to do if immigration officers come through the door.

— Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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