Thesaurus results for ADMONITION

admonition

noun

ˌad-mə-ˈni-shən

Definition of admonition

as in advice

an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action a heartfelt admonition to the graduates to make the most of their lives

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as in warning

the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk ignored the ranger's admonitions and took the road over the mountain, only to be stranded by the blizzard

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Recent Examples of admonition On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him. — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Commencement season puts Faust’s admonitions to the test. — Austin Sarat, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026 While my spirit was drawn towards the heavens, yet my aunt’s admonitions weighed me down. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 Most who try, though, end up offering this simple structure, often involving an expletive and an inflection that nearly crosses the vocal threshold from overwhelming admiration into admonition. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for admonition

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Barker recalled giving a mutual guy friend some dating advice about just having fun and hooking up with women, advising him to think of dating as a sport, while trying to not get too emotionally invested.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Rick Hanson’s advice on appreciating positive experiences suggests that being present can be just as important as the money spent on an outing.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

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Crash reported on northbound I-635 A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 from Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 to Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.

— Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
The warning is for Northern Jackson and Southern Jackson as well as Avery, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham and Macon counties.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

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