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
For any Roadrunners player, the mishap would draw some admonition.
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Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Mar. 2026
His concern extended beyond the precise question of the neutrality proclamation; Madison offered a more general admonition against bestowing war powers on a single, potentially flawed individual.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
The letter, an admonition to King’s fellow faith leaders, describes a moral responsibility to break laws that are unjust.
—Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The admonition was met with silence in the courtroom.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Mar. 2026
His concern extended beyond the precise question of the neutrality proclamation; Madison offered a more general admonition against bestowing war powers on a single, potentially flawed individual.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
The letter, an admonition to King’s fellow faith leaders, describes a moral responsibility to break laws that are unjust.
—Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The admonition was met with silence in the courtroom.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonition
Noun
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the spot, Mary Kay began applying the advice in her notes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nevada lacks a key seismic safety tool that California, Oregon and Washington all have — the earthquake early warning system run by the USGS, which sends alerts to smartphones or computers before the shaking starts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonition. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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