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or acknowledgement
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as in award
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
an acknowledgment to the food committee for the delicious refreshments
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as in confession
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
a surprising acknowledgment that he had been faking his injury in order to scam the insurance company
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Recent Examples of acknowledgment
Without further context, the statement feels hollow — lacking both accountability and a genuine acknowledgment of the culture that made the boot iconic.
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
These aren’t the only acknowledgments Kane has received this year.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
There’s a clear communication of the letter writer’s needs, as well as a judgment-free acknowledgment of the friend’s reality.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump’s comments were an acknowledgment that Musk’s vast financial interests could complicate his work with the government.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
These aren’t the only acknowledgments Kane has received this year.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
There’s a clear communication of the letter writer’s needs, as well as a judgment-free acknowledgment of the friend’s reality.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump’s comments were an acknowledgment that Musk’s vast financial interests could complicate his work with the government.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
Noun
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Watkins is only the fourth sophomore to win the coveted award.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: The biggest grant is a five-year, $5.9 million award to Humanities Texas, whose mission is to improve classroom teaching and support libraries and museums.—
Asher Price,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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While fielding applause at her Symphony Center show on Friday, harpist Brandee Younger made a dazed confession.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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His confession leads to heartbreak, betrayal and other unexpected turmoil.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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But even with Edwards’ shocking loss, this outpouring of grief and tributes — the decals, the touching video montages on national TV, the mentions in interviews — had to catch many NASCAR fans off guard.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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After the Supreme Court decision: No mention of ethnicity.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2025
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The club feel the same will be true of Van Dijk, whose own two-year contract extension is also nearing confirmation.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The confirmation arrived amid the team's challenges with the car's performance.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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On October 21, Gov. Hobbs held a formal commendation ceremony to recognize the bravery and quick action of those who were vital to the evacuation efforts.—
Skylar Heisey,
The Arizona Republic,
22 Oct. 2024
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Former San Jose Public Art Director Barbara Goldstein appeared before the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this month to accept a commendation for Womanhood.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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In all of 2024, though, police issued just one citation for underage drinking at the venue, out of 168 issued last year citywide, according to public records.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
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The services offered at the facility include informal hearings for drivers whose privileges have been suspended or revoked for a single DUI citation, which doesn’t involve a death, and other moving violations.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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