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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
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Watkins is only the fourth sophomore to win the coveted award.—
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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.—
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While fielding applause at her Symphony Center show on Friday, harpist Brandee Younger made a dazed confession.—
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His confession leads to heartbreak, betrayal and other unexpected turmoil.—
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The Michelin Guide, which rates restaurants between one and three stars — with most restaurants not receiving even a starless mention — rates Esmè but one single star.—
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Racing and sports games don’t feature in the top 21 — Mario Kart certainly deserves a mention.—
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During his confirmation hearing last month, Oz vowed to empower patients to take charge of their health care and crack down on fraud, waste and abuse to safeguard federal health programs.—
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Updated on April 3 with SpaceX's confirmation that Booster 14 will launch on Starship Flight 9. Stephen Clark is a space reporter at Ars Technica, covering private space companies and the world’s space agencies.—
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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.—
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While these commendations are encouraging, the students say witnessing a direct impact on families has been the most rewarding.—
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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.—
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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.—
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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