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 need for a healthy, independent public media system is rooted in the Founding Fathers’ admonition that an informed citizenry and electorate are essential for a functioning democracy.
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
And his admonitions that Social Security is under threat are important.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Arnold Toynbee reminds us of the stakes with his admonition from many years ago that civilizations die by suicide, not by murder.
—Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
There is wisdom in that admonition; the rise and fall of great powers often begins with flawed self-diagnosis.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
And his admonitions that Social Security is under threat are important.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Arnold Toynbee reminds us of the stakes with his admonition from many years ago that civilizations die by suicide, not by murder.
—Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
There is wisdom in that admonition; the rise and fall of great powers often begins with flawed self-diagnosis.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonition
Noun
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Individuals should seek the advice of their own tax advisor for specific information regarding tax consequences of investments.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Winter doesn’t deny that some of the advice is truthful — falling asleep in a colder, darker room, for example, or engaging in a relaxing activity like reading before bed.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Noun
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While major plot developments have been withheld to preserve the viewing experience, the network has requested spoiler warnings on all reviews.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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Many of the latest driver-assist safety systems like forward automatic emergency braking and blind spot warning abound in this segment to protect one’s most-precious cargo.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonition. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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