self-confessions

noun

plural of self-confession
as in admissions
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself by his own self-confession, he cravenly betrayed his best friend

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  1. admissions
  2. confessions
Noun
  • Audiences Turn Out, Market Holds Steady Related Stories Screenings drew 200,043 admissions, the festival’s highest tally since 2015.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
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Definition of admissions
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  • The group also said torture was reportedly used to extract confessions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This week's quiz spotlights Hollywood confessions and surprising family connections.
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Definition of confessions
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“Self-confessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confessions. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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