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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
The act is not merely ceremonial but serves as a visible acknowledgment of sacrifice.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Ask Them to Tell You Their Stories This lack of acknowledgment underscores a broader societal discomfort with sustained mourning.
—Rebecca Soffer, Time, 10 May 2025
To echo Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s recent acknowledgments, Mayor Woods in particular notes that solutions must include a structural rethink of our tax system so that stability and fairness are not at odds.
—Nathaniel George Booker, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
In a rare acknowledgment of this reality, Tesla's board reportedly initiated a formal search for Musk's successor about a month ago, reaching out to several executive search firms to begin the process.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Ask Them to Tell You Their Stories This lack of acknowledgment underscores a broader societal discomfort with sustained mourning.
—Rebecca Soffer, Time, 10 May 2025
To echo Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s recent acknowledgments, Mayor Woods in particular notes that solutions must include a structural rethink of our tax system so that stability and fairness are not at odds.
—Nathaniel George Booker, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
In a rare acknowledgment of this reality, Tesla's board reportedly initiated a formal search for Musk's successor about a month ago, reaching out to several executive search firms to begin the process.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
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For the 51st installment of the awards show, stars descended on Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Memorial Day to celebrate the biggest names in music, and brought their fashion A-game on the 99-degree day.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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That is, the rule that when a priest hears a confession, it cannot be shared.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The confessions were finally given on May 31, 1924, after Leopold's glasses were found next to Franks' body at 121st Street and the Pennsylvania railroad tracks.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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No mention here of the serene, unostentatious Beverly Hills mansion tucked behind a gate, the site of his annual Oscar party.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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The council’s original ordinance asked for property to be used as a car wash with no mention of an auto dealership.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Experts say the tattoos offer no confirmation of any allegiance to Tren de Aragua or other Venezuelan gangs.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Martin Makary, appointed by President Donald Trump to head the FDA, mentioned the microbiome at his Senate confirmation hearing in March.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Those issued commendations and special recognition from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department include patrol officers Matt Anderson, John Garreffa and Morgan Kral.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Throughout her career, Jun has garnered several accolades, including best actress gongs for her TV and cinema roles as well as a commendation for her cultural contribution from South Korea’s prime minister in 2015.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Legal: Contract Intelligence Agents that review, redline, and analyze large numbers of documents for privilege, check citations for accuracy, or compare contracts to one another.—
Nikit Shah,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Conclusion While both strategies claim to operate under IRC §453, the similarities end with the code citation.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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