1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
a heartfelt admonition to the graduates to make the most of their lives
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as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
ignored the ranger's admonitions and took the road over the mountain, only to be stranded by the blizzard
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Recent Examples of admonition
Thucydides offers not a theory of international politics, but a warning — an admonition to leaders who, gripped by their own narratives, drive their nations over a cliff.
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
However, this admonition is just as relevant in the world of radio communications.
—Paul Lipman, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Elon Musk and some conservatives on Capitol Hill are not heeding an admonition this week from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and continue to wield political arguments while calling for impeachment of federal judges.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
On Sundays, the help’s day off, her mother handed her over to her father with an admonition: Do something with her.
—Barry Singer, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
However, this admonition is just as relevant in the world of radio communications.
—Paul Lipman, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Elon Musk and some conservatives on Capitol Hill are not heeding an admonition this week from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and continue to wield political arguments while calling for impeachment of federal judges.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
On Sundays, the help’s day off, her mother handed her over to her father with an admonition: Do something with her.
—Barry Singer, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonition
Noun
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Reader Tracie Martin of Munster, mother of two, wrote to me recently asking for advice for her oldest child’s interest in voice-over work.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Police departments are issuing warnings and urging parents to talk with their kids about the potential dangers, while principals are sending letters home.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Several household-name toy companies have made the decision to raise their prices to absorb the new import taxes, with others issuing warnings that some toys may be absent from the shelves come holiday season.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonition. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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