1
as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
when trying to get a raise in your salary, it's good to know the art of concession
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as in admission
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
an abject concession of guilt from the governor is the only thing that will save her political career
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as in privilege
something granted as a special favor
a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair
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Recent Examples of concession
The retail shop could reopen, followed by the concessions, in June and July, Dennison said.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Kylian Mbappe’s knee might be bothering him, but head coach Didier Deschamps picking him as captain in 2023 was more than a concession to the best player in his camp.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the stadium’s concourse, concession areas and restrooms will be drastically expanded.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Its two concession stands also operate from March through October.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Kylian Mbappe’s knee might be bothering him, but head coach Didier Deschamps picking him as captain in 2023 was more than a concession to the best player in his camp.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the stadium’s concourse, concession areas and restrooms will be drastically expanded.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Its two concession stands also operate from March through October.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
Noun
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The union and workers agreed to return to work after the company agreed to return for two days of face-to-face contract negotiations beginning April 9.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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In a Saturday news release, UFCW Local 7 President Kim Cordova said JBS agreed to meet on Thursday and Friday to resume negotiations.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The after-hours, separate admission event in its sophomore year is a cross between Halloween Horror Nights and Comic-Con with walk-through attractions, fan zones and character meet-and-greet photo ops as well as cosplay opportunities, themed food and exclusive merchandise.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gerald Bradshaw is an international college admissions consultant with Bradshaw College Consulting in Crown Point.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Moving between these spheres is a privilege and keeps me committed to nonspecialized audiences and to the ongoing effort to broaden access to the visual arts.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Screening privileges, some members argue, are about safety.—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Collective processes involve tiring negotiations, frequent conflicts, and disappointing compromises, both internally among the team and with external interlocutors and partners.—
Adam Szymczyk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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After consecutive years of other legislation that sought an outright repeal of the Medicaid expansion over rising expense to taxpayers, the work requirements bill was branded a compromise to rein in costs.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the couple falls into a little Noel Cowardesque riff, the play’s central confession arrives like a comic absurdity.—
Steven Winn,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a new dark comedy (now in theaters) from Dream Scenario director Kristoffer Borgli, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play Charlie and Emma, an engaged couple whose wedding plans are thrown into disarray when the latter makes a disturbing confession.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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