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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
That recognition made clear that halftime was not to be just a party, but a rendering of the resilience of our people for a global audience.
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Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In recognition of his influence, the CFDA established the Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent in 1986.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Let’s imagine, for example, that Russia wants American recognition of some territory that is under Russia’s control.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
In recognition of her character and leadership, she was named Wildcat of the Month during her junior year and was also recognized as our District ROAR Champion for Quarter 2.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In recognition of his influence, the CFDA established the Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent in 1986.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Let’s imagine, for example, that Russia wants American recognition of some territory that is under Russia’s control.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
In recognition of her character and leadership, she was named Wildcat of the Month during her junior year and was also recognized as our District ROAR Champion for Quarter 2.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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Although noninvasive stool tests such as Cologuard can make screening easier to access, colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colorectal cancer detection.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Research shows that early detection of disordered behaviors, awareness of eating disorders in athletics, and education for athletes, families and coaches are all strong prevention strategies.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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If someone fishes for attention, offer praise while naming your need for equal give and take, because harmony grows when kindness and clarity share space.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Miles was also quick to offer the same type of praise for Suarez.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Noem held the press conference to pitch the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill requiring individuals to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote and requiring voters show identification before casting their ballot.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2026
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Israel gave no identification for the bodies and doesn't allow DNA testing material into Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The rare acknowledgment of potential missteps by ICE agents comes after the agency's acting director, Todd Lyons, told Congress on Thursday that ICE has conducted 37 investigations into officers' use of force over the past year.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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For another president, sending the agents home could be an acknowledgment of rethinking that calculus or reckoning with mistakes made.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Nautilus quickly earned critical acclaim, becoming the first publication to win two National Magazine Awards in its first year of eligibility.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Chilean director earned international acclaim with the Oscar-nominated No, with later standouts including Jackie, Spencer, El Conde and the recent Angelina Jolie starrer, Maria — a career that has consistently spanned arthouse cinema and prestige English-language filmmaking.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some stars receiving accolades were notably absent (Ackie and Cooper included), but the blue carpet was still a sight to behold.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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