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
Our planet is record-breakingly hot because of a global failure to heed those admonitions.
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Heather Hansman, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Heather Hansman, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonition
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PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Leaders planning their own generative AI initiatives should embrace curiosity and consider these questions: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The orders were later reduced to warnings, and the last of the warnings was lifted about 8:30 p.m. Sunday.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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If passed into law, the bill would require warnings on the ATMs before the user could do a transaction.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonition. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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