as in admission
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
by his own self-confession, he cravenly betrayed his best friend
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Noun
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At the time, they were embroiled in a high-profile college admissions scandal involving their daughters in 2019, sometimes referred to as Operation Varsity Blues.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Even after his plea deal and his admission of guilt, Ozer was allegedly telling confusing and conflicting stories about the cause of his problems.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He was charged with murder, but the confession was ruled inadmissible after child interview protection laws were applied in 2019, and the case was dropped.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, the case lacked other crucial forms of evidence, including a confession, DNA, fingerprints, or a murder weapon.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our group ordered a variety of savory entrées and—at my insistence—all four desserts from the restaurant’s à la carte menu, the perfect sweet ending to an enchanting trip through picturesque Penticton.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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His insistence on a raise, while CSX shares fell, frustrated directors this spring.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Self-confession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confession. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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