1
as in negotiations
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in admissions
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in privileges
something granted as a special favor
a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of concessions
The resignations follow Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and reinstatement at ABC, editorial changes made at CBS News, and other apparent concessions made to Trump across the media landscape.
—
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
Such impasses typically end when one party decides the political costs of keeping the government closed outweigh the concessions of opening it.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
However, the Democrats have faced backlash from their own party members, and voters, who are furious that the senators broke with their party to vote for the government funding bill, without securing concessions for healthcare.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
While direct-to-consumer is the majority of the business, Zadig & Voltaire wholesales its collection at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom, in addition to operating concessions at Bloomingdale’s.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Despite all this, YouTube TV continues to insist on receiving preferential terms that are below market and has made few concessions.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The mercenary group for years propped up militant groups and authoritarian regimes in the Sahel in exchange for mineral resources — including huge concessions in Sudan’s gold mining industry.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The 28-year-old immediately established herself as a vocal presence in Louisville’s backline from her first start this season, and that leadership helped tighten the resolve of a team that had to figure out how to prevent last-minute concessions.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Without these two concessions, both Roach and Smith say their quality of life has been impacted.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
Such impasses typically end when one party decides the political costs of keeping the government closed outweigh the concessions of opening it.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
However, the Democrats have faced backlash from their own party members, and voters, who are furious that the senators broke with their party to vote for the government funding bill, without securing concessions for healthcare.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
While direct-to-consumer is the majority of the business, Zadig & Voltaire wholesales its collection at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom, in addition to operating concessions at Bloomingdale’s.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Despite all this, YouTube TV continues to insist on receiving preferential terms that are below market and has made few concessions.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The mercenary group for years propped up militant groups and authoritarian regimes in the Sahel in exchange for mineral resources — including huge concessions in Sudan’s gold mining industry.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The 28-year-old immediately established herself as a vocal presence in Louisville’s backline from her first start this season, and that leadership helped tighten the resolve of a team that had to figure out how to prevent last-minute concessions.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Without these two concessions, both Roach and Smith say their quality of life has been impacted.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concessions
Noun
-
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has highlighted Indigenous communities as key players in this year’s COP30 negotiations.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
-
So in 2018, Archdeacon signed an agreement recusing himself from any negotiations between his employer and Stryker.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The state halted new admissions to the facility in May after inspectors determined residents were at immediate risk.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Researchers found a drastic drop in evictions and fewer preterm births and neonatal intensive care unit admissions.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has not provided an explanation for why Maxwell was moved, or why she is being given special privileges, such as better food and private exercise time.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
-
Despite not living in London full-time, the two have reportedly enjoyed their privileges as royal family members.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Sadly, the compromises of politics and temptations of power seem to have led him to embrace some dubious figures.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The film delves into the moral compromises that accompany ambition, the fragility of human relationships under pressure and the shifting fabric of contemporary India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
From revelatory confessions to magnetic eye contact, Venus in Scorpio does not do casual, not even close.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The latter film was made based on the confessions of young people living in Latvia who openly spoke of patronizing teachers and parents, worries for the future and fears over fallout from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Concessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concessions. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share