acceptances

noun

plural of acceptance
as in agreements
permission given to do something They had a fancy dinner to celebrate his acceptance to Columbia University.

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Recent Examples of acceptances As his offers continued to stack up, Pruitt learned about Madison Crowell, a 2024 graduate of Georgia's Liberty County High School who was believed to hold a national record with 231 college acceptances and about $15 million in scholarships. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 The class received more than 1,300 college acceptances, including several who earned full-ride scholarships. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026 The members of the graduating class received more than 650 college acceptances and will attend 68 colleges and universities across the United States, as well as three students who enrolled at universities abroad, according to LJCDS. — La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 The group shares everything from preschool graduations to college acceptances and other milestones. — ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026 If a student has received multiple college acceptances, some timely decisions need to be made. — Eric Greenberg, AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026 There are no long acceptances, only good vibes since everyone in this exclusive room is a winner, certainly a relief since every other show — starting with last weekend’s Critics Choice Awards and moving on with Sunday’s Golden Globes — start to divide the winners from those who, uh, don’t win. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026 Francisco was a student at Franklin High in Elk Grove (Sacramento County) in 2024 when her college acceptances began rolling in. — Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Jan. 2026 These videos have captured me getting my driver’s permit, meeting my current partner, receiving college acceptances, and getting my first job. — Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptances
  1. agreements
  2. approvals
  3. accreditations
  4. confirmations
  5. certifications
Noun
  • Judge Martinez-Olguin echoed those concerns in her ruling, noting that the new legal services agreements appeared to cover only a fraction of the services needed and failed to explain how compliance would be monitored.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The incentives can be restored now, according to the Data Center Coalition, if they’re tied to requirements for clean energy, sustainable water usage and labor agreements.
    — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of agreements
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  • Gene and cell therapies have revolutionized treatment for severe diseases, with over 30 approvals since 2003, offering hope where none existed.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That means no approvals or permits would be required, and no transit fees would be charged.
    — , CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • The achievement is significant because TEMOS has been conducting healthcare accreditations since 2010 across multiple countries and medical specialties.
    — Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • In order to fortify their reputation and show potential clients just how legitimate the business’ offerings were, the team quickly applied and received official accreditations.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of accreditations
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  • How to organize documents so nothing gets lost Keep passports, identification, reservation confirmations and emergency contacts together in one place.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The traveler is left managing multiple confirmations, while employees may lack a complete picture of the guest’s plans.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of confirmations
Noun
  • Playbooks, certifications and tools drive knowledge and skills, but experience and realistic drills are the miles that build judgment and confidence.
    — David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The most common certifications include gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, good manufacturing practices and third-party tested.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of certifications

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