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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
Israel distributed videos of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military chiefs coordinating from a defense ministry bunker, a rare acknowledgment of an attack on the Islamic Republic and an expansion of what has been until now mostly a shadow war.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
As part of her investigation, Haaland put together a list of recommendations, the first of which is to issue a formal acknowledgment and apology from the U.S. government.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
The allegation follows a public acknowledgment by a senior Labour Party figure that almost 100 current and former Labour Party staff were heading across the Atlantic to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democrats in key swing states.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Engaging in a repair with a genuine apology and acknowledgment of your part is key.
—Tovah P. Klein, Contributor, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
As part of her investigation, Haaland put together a list of recommendations, the first of which is to issue a formal acknowledgment and apology from the U.S. government.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
The allegation follows a public acknowledgment by a senior Labour Party figure that almost 100 current and former Labour Party staff were heading across the Atlantic to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democrats in key swing states.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Engaging in a repair with a genuine apology and acknowledgment of your part is key.
—Tovah P. Klein, Contributor, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acknowledgment
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Since 2002, the Unforgettable Gala has grown to become the API community’s longest-running awards ceremony.Matt Minton, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Board of Directors of City Trusts announced November 18 that three individuals received the 2024 John Scott award for their work in the field.John Werner, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Eddie going to confession, on the other hand, is on point.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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An outpouring of support for Dassey's conviction to be overturned followed the documentary's release as advocates and attorneys said his confession was coerced by authorities and no forensic evidence linked him to the crime.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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If your goal is to earn more money while staying in your current role, focus on slowly building your audience; securing speaking engagements and media mentions might complement your career growth plan.Leigh Cuen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Trump campaign, for its part, has scarcely made public mention of the Republicans who supported Nikki Haley and might, despite her endorsement, potentially defect to Harris.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s Cabinet picks will require Senate confirmation.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Top leadership roles, such as the FDA commissioner, require confirmation by the Senate, which some experts noted could pose a hurdle for Kennedy.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Like the honorary professorship, the flood of congressional commendations appear to be a legitimizing tool for Dorje Chang.Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
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The commendation celebrates Hyland’s outspoken advocacy for survivors of relationship abuse and simultaneously builds on Purina’s Purple Leash Program, which provides resources and support to help domestic violence shelters go pet-friendly so survivors with pets can remain together.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Bishop says the citations were part of a first draft, which went up online by accident.Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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After further investigation, officials learned that multiple parts had been removed from the body, some of which were later found inside a mattress folded behind the home, according to the citation.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Acknowledgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acknowledgment. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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