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
The screenwriter and producer who hails from Shropshire, England, spoke to THR from his current home in London about Mountainhead‘s inspirations, its admonitions and his own particular take on the American dream.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
That included an extended exchange with Ralphs and later admonitions from the El Dorado judge to take a seat.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The largest and most important economic sector of the United States ignores the admonition, do no harm.
—David Marks, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
Even with the other guys' admonitions not to, under any circumstances, be themselves, Dee and Charlie's improbable success in charming these scions of the Philly upper crust had the guys — and us — both baffled and anxiously awaiting an ugly twist.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 10 July 2025
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
That included an extended exchange with Ralphs and later admonitions from the El Dorado judge to take a seat.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The largest and most important economic sector of the United States ignores the admonition, do no harm.
—David Marks, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
Even with the other guys' admonitions not to, under any circumstances, be themselves, Dee and Charlie's improbable success in charming these scions of the Philly upper crust had the guys — and us — both baffled and anxiously awaiting an ugly twist.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonition
Noun
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Advertisement Baccarelli’s advice echoes what most doctors already advise their pregnant patients to do.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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The common advice suggests being bold, decisive, and unyielding.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What actions are necessary during a red flag warning?—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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That is why Trump must take the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact not as a rejection, but as a warning shot.—
Firas Maksad,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonition. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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