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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 praise
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
For the 2025 awards, 158 Arizona employers earned recognition as Top Workplaces.
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Silvia Solis, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Their work deserves recognition.
—Mujahid Muhammad, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
In recognition of her tireless efforts and the impact her work had on the casting community, Adler will be receiving the Rosalie Joseph Humanitarian Award, given to those who have made outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes that have in turn supported the casting community.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Twice awarded second-team All-American recognition from the Associated Press.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Silvia Solis, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Their work deserves recognition.
—Mujahid Muhammad, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
In recognition of her tireless efforts and the impact her work had on the casting community, Adler will be receiving the Rosalie Joseph Humanitarian Award, given to those who have made outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes that have in turn supported the casting community.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Twice awarded second-team All-American recognition from the Associated Press.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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Kansas City has spent more than $1 million on the gunshot detection technology since 2019.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Wellness visits are vital for promoting healthy growth, development and early detection of chronic illness.—
Allison Ong,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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One that is more spiritually rewarding than praise or criticism in scouting reports.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Here in the United States, the writer and filmmaker Mike Judge has garnered praise over the course of his career for getting laughs out of broken systems and absurd ignorance in American culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The identification process takes an average of 10-15 minutes, TSA said.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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This improves inspection consistency and enables early identification of deviations without interrupting ongoing operations.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The new film Leviticus, from director Adrian Chiarella, is a solemn and frightening acknowledgment of that reality, albeit one allegorized into supernatural horror.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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Expect acknowledgement for your efforts.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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One of that Courier’s founders won acclaim from his peers for his tenure as dean of the University of Maryland’s journalism school.—
Colin Lecher,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 1994, Chinese-American actress Vivian Wu garnered critical acclaim after appearing in The Joy Luck Club.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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