acceptation

noun

Definition of acceptationnext
1
as in connotation

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as in consent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptation
  1. connotation
  2. consent
  3. idiom
  4. assent
  5. expression
  6. agreement
  7. denotation
  8. accession
Noun
  • Now legalized in numerous states, cannabis has seen its entire pop-culture connotation change in a relatively short period of time.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • The way words are perceived can change too, with connotations morphing from negative to positive.
    — Kirk McClure, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of connotation
Noun
  • This consent order requires Sherwin-Williams to return to full compliance and complete critical control upgrades and performance testing.
    — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And Meta has been embroiled in controversy over concerns about its AI smart glasses being used to record others without their consent.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of consent
Noun
  • The idiom and the small connecting words are all in the right places, and at this length that is hard to fake.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Holden Caulfield is made to tell his own story, in his own strange idiom.
    — Book Marks, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of idiom
Noun
  • Changing the charter requires the voters’ approval via referendum, whereas passing an ordinance simply requires the affirmative vote of eight council members and the assent of the mayor.
    — Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Rhaenyra continues to fumble her assent to the Iron Throne while Daemon pushes for more aggressive tactics to answer their enemy’s assaults.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of assent
Noun
  • The accompanying image showed a pair of flip-flops adorned with Moore’s iconic cry-face on the left foot, while the right shows the actress making a more dramatic, less strained expression.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, Georgia lawmakers have introduced legislation targeting banks that use social credit metrics or restrict access based on constitutional expression, aiming to hold financial institutions accountable for ideological bias.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of expression
Noun
  • The agreement between the three US allies comes as Saudi Arabia faces threats on multiple fronts and would compel each country to intervene if another is attacked, much like the pact between NATO nations.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Williams also wanted to understand the agreement between the property owner and residents to help find suitable housing.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of agreement
Noun
  • Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was killed during the denotation on July 19 at Erbil Air Base.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 July 2026
  • Controlled denotations were conducted Sunday at the site to dispose of hazardous materials, the agency said.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Definition of denotation
Noun
  • Alderton has played a significant role in several major royal events, including Charles’s accession to the throne in 2022 and Harry and Meghan’s royal exit in 2020.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Alderton has played a massive role in supporting King Charles, 77, notably in preparing for the sovereign's 2022 accession to the throne, 2023 coronation ceremony and the first years of his reign.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of accession
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