1
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
This Congressional Gold Medal marks yet another chapter in the Six Triple Eight’s long-overdue recognition.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
In 2017, the brothers were named Habitat Humanitarians, the highest recognition by Habitat for Humanity, and have led fundraisers and home builds across the country.
—Jennifer Bradley Franklin, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
With the debut of an Oscar for casting, recognition of stunts forthcoming and a promising slate of films ahead, the Academy hopes the mandate will preserve the integrity of its nearly 100-year-old organization.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
The company’s lacquer baking technique has earned recognition for its quality and finish.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
In 2017, the brothers were named Habitat Humanitarians, the highest recognition by Habitat for Humanity, and have led fundraisers and home builds across the country.
—Jennifer Bradley Franklin, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
With the debut of an Oscar for casting, recognition of stunts forthcoming and a promising slate of films ahead, the Academy hopes the mandate will preserve the integrity of its nearly 100-year-old organization.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
The company’s lacquer baking technique has earned recognition for its quality and finish.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
Noun
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Many bot detection systems embed JavaScript challenges within webpages, but attackers easily reverse-engineer and bypass them.—
Nick Rieniets,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The shooting, which activated a gunshot detection system alert, happened about 11:07 p.m. Wednesday at the Royal Gas Station, 10151 International Blvd.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some plaintiffs were asked to show photo identification to security before going into the meeting, the suit alleged.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Transportation Security Administration states that fliers without acceptable identification will need to undergo additional security procedures.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds of shoppers have added it to their carts in the past month alone, and it’s earned high praise from users who call out its comfortable, sturdy, and easy-to-assemble design in their reviews.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Other rival evaluators heaped similar praise on the 19-year-old Lombard, the Yankees’ top prospect who has had a hot start at High-A Hudson Valley and could be in the major-league starting infield by next season.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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But amid the fanfare of parades, fireworks and airshows, a long-standing debate over what to call the holiday continues, a subtle acknowledgment of the lingering scars of a contentious war.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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There is now growing public acknowledgment from the tech industry that gas will be needed, at least in the near term, to help fuel AI.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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Despite struggling to find distribution in the U.S., No Other Land earned wide critical acclaim (and some criticism) ahead of its Best Documentary win at the 2025 Oscars.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 2016, Fierstein reprised his iconic Broadway role as Edna Turnblad in NBC’s Hairspray Live!, to great acclaim.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Scherzinger, 46, is receiving accolades for another Broadway production, Sunset Blvd.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The success of Un Verano Sin Ti—nominated for a Grammy for album of the Year, and the first album by a Latin artist to have 10 billion streams on Spotify, as well as being the album with the most streams in 2022 and 2023, among other accolades—gave him self-confidence.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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