acknowledgements
Book's thank-you page
Acknowledgements is the section of a book, thesis, or formal work where the author thanks those who helped—advisors, editors, family, funders: I always read the acknowledgements first.
The spelling with an e after the g is British; American English prefers acknowledgments.
Beyond publishing, acknowledgements are any formal recognitions of help, contribution, or receipt.
Thankfulness for kindness received
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- thanksExpression of appreciation
- thankfulnessAppreciative state of mind
- indebtednessState of owing money
recognition · gratefulness · heartfelt · blessed · touched · moved · warmth · humility
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- forewordIntroductory book section
- prefaceIntroductory book section
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- prologueIntroductory literary section
epigraph · inscription · frontmatter · author's note · preamble · opening · manuscript · publication
Tribute for the dead
- homageExpression of deep respect
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
testimonial · celebration · monument · plaque · dedication · ode · remembrance · honoring
Those who give help
- citationsAcknowledged source mentions
- referencesSources cited for verification
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
- footnotesMarginal citations below text
endnotes · bibliography · authorship · coauthor · editor · illustrator · publisher · translator
Recognition for achievement
- accoladesFormal expressions of praise
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- laurelsWreaths symbolizing triumph
distinction · award · medal · plaudit · certificate · badge · ribbon · trophy
gratitude
Thankfulness for kindness received
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- thanksExpression of appreciation
- thankfulnessAppreciative state of mind
indebtedness · recognition · gratefulness · heartfelt · blessed · touched · moved · warmth · humility · graciousness
dedication
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- forewordIntroductory book section
- prefaceIntroductory book section
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
prologue · epigraph · inscription · frontmatter · author's note · preamble · opening · manuscript · publication · tome
eulogy
Tribute for the dead
- homageExpression of deep respect
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
memorial · testimonial · celebration · monument · plaque · dedication · ode · remembrance · honoring · in memoriam
contributors
Those who give help
- citationsAcknowledged source mentions
- referencesSources cited for verification
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
footnotes · endnotes · bibliography · authorship · coauthor · editor · illustrator · publisher · translator · collaborator
honors
Recognition for achievement
- accoladesFormal expressions of praise
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- kudosPraise and honor
laurels · distinction · award · medal · plaudit · certificate · badge · ribbon · trophy · recognition
acknowledgementsdenials
Refusals to acknowledge
non-recognition · denial · disavowals · repudiations · disavowal
acknowledgementsingratitude
Lack of appreciation
ungratefulness · thanklessness · discourtesy · taking for granted · entitlement
acknowledgementsdenials
Refusals to acknowledge
disavowals · cover-ups · concealments · suppression · repression
- land acknowledgementDeclaration of indigenous territory