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as in detection
ability to positively identify someone or something
The research concerns the capacity for pattern recognition in dogs.
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as in acknowledgement
the state of being publicly acknowledged or known for something (such as an achievement)
The group was pleased to finally receive recognition for their groundbreaking work.
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Recent Examples of recognition
Federal recognition, tribe says.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Some books lean solely on name recognition, without much concern for the content inside.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
With headlining concerts and festival slots fueling a steady rise in recognition and popularity, chilldspot’s stage is expanding further than ever before.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Despite a lack of medical recognition, there’s solidarity in the number of people who are now talking about their symptoms.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Some books lean solely on name recognition, without much concern for the content inside.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
With headlining concerts and festival slots fueling a steady rise in recognition and popularity, chilldspot’s stage is expanding further than ever before.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Despite a lack of medical recognition, there’s solidarity in the number of people who are now talking about their symptoms.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
Noun
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Early detection and treatment of sepsis is essential to preventing life-threatening complications that damage the kidney, heart, liver, brain and other organs, according to Long.—
Dr. Marc Siegel , Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Officials, including Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Genesee County law enforcement, provided guidance on threat detection, emergency response and security measures for places of worship.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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These improved samples are expected to support more precise morphological identification and further scientific study.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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Study after study tells us that early identification and intervention for children with developmental delays is critical.—
Dr. Sunny Patel,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No Easton Cowan, despite plenty of praise from the coach.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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While speaking on Apple Music’s The Zane Lowe Show on Tuesday, the singer-songwriter talked about processing the mixed reactions to her 12th album, which has received both praise and criticism from critics and fans.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Believe in yourself through the power of acknowledgement!—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, for the Rapa Nui, pharmaceutical companies that have directly profited from rapamycin have not yet made such an acknowledgment.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Season two saw Cherish cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the lack of universal acclaim doesn’t annoy Warren.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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