1
as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
when trying to get a raise in your salary, it's good to know the art of concession
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2
as in admission
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
an abject concession of guilt from the governor is the only thing that will save her political career
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3
as in privilege
something granted as a special favor
a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair
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Recent Examples of concession
The fire station site would be renovated to become a new multipurpose center with a kitchenette, concessions area and restrooms.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Competition and compromise will undoubtedly affect the nature and extent of the concessions negotiators are able to accept.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Access to the neighboring Capunda Nature Reserve, a private concession that offers family-friendly game drives to see ostrich, zebras, rhinos, sable antelopes, giraffes, and crocodiles.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of union concessions workers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport will see big wage increases under a new contract ratified by 99% of union members this week.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Competition and compromise will undoubtedly affect the nature and extent of the concessions negotiators are able to accept.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Access to the neighboring Capunda Nature Reserve, a private concession that offers family-friendly game drives to see ostrich, zebras, rhinos, sable antelopes, giraffes, and crocodiles.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of union concessions workers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport will see big wage increases under a new contract ratified by 99% of union members this week.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
Noun
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The morning appetite is a different animal from its midday and evening counterparts; there is no growing anticipation, no gradual negotiation, no consideration of snacks or other stopgaps.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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The 34-year-old airline had been seeking a $500 million government bailout to keep flying, but negotiations failed to nail down a deal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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For residents, admission is $11 for children ages 3 to 9, $12 for ages 10 to 61 and $10 for seniors 62 and older.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His grand entrance alone is worth the price of admission.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Disney had, for decades, enjoyed special privileges with its Walt Disney World propertyWalt Disney World property.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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During their custody battle, Richards launched accusations against her ex-husband, asking the court to protect their children from Sheen and remove his overnight privileges.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the need for strategic compromises with his two-way star to keep him fresh and healthy for the entire season.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a family room/office, a large recreation room, and the separate apartment on the lowest level—an arrangement that can make multigenerational living feel less like a compromise and more like a luxury.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Left Arrow Right Arrow Another candid confession from Jerry O’Connell backfired fast as critics seized on the actor’s remarks about his teenage daughters’ partying and vaping habits.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Darling pointed to recent high profile imprisonments of Baha’i cousins Peyvand Naimi and Borna Naimi, who have undergone torture to force confessions and face possible death sentences.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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