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 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
With LeBron the recognition is for both the game and for what was delivered to South Florida for four remarkable NBA Finals seasons.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
And many young players who receive less recognition develop into quality players, if not stars.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Anaya Robinson, public policy director for the ACLU of Colorado, told CBS Colorado last year that there are several risks with facial recognition.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
The Hawkeyes started the same five offensive linemen every game and gave up only 18 sacks in 13 games in 2025, winning the Joe Moore Award with all five earning All-Big Ten honors and three earning All-America recognition.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
And many young players who receive less recognition develop into quality players, if not stars.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Anaya Robinson, public policy director for the ACLU of Colorado, told CBS Colorado last year that there are several risks with facial recognition.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
The Hawkeyes started the same five offensive linemen every game and gave up only 18 sacks in 13 games in 2025, winning the Joe Moore Award with all five earning All-Big Ten honors and three earning All-America recognition.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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The detection is particularly remarkable because carbon dioxide ice evaporates more easily than water ice.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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As dozens of police cars, fire trucks and ambulances screamed outside and bomb detection teams arrived at the Jewish synagogue, Soul Café workers emptied the shop's pastry shelves onto a plastic cart and filled the shelves with Vitaminwater, too.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Yes, Joseph Woll was again stellar, stopping 31 of 33 shots and earning deserved praise for his aggressiveness and agility.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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That’s lofty praise, to be sure.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Guests can bring fossils for identification.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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The announcement follows Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel's acknowledgment that officials from Cuba and the United States have engaged in discussions to address bilateral differences between the two countries.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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No-budget filmmaking is an especially American folly-slash-miracle, the dreams of the anonymous cauldroned in backyards and basements in hopes of acknowledgement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Warren said the national acclaim has been great for the company’s business.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Zhao is now riding a wave of critical acclaim for her latest movie, Hamnet, which has eight Oscar nominations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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Buckley, clad in an elegant red and pink strapless gown, accepted the accolade with a rousing speech, thanking her husband and the team behind the film, and gushing over the emotional complexity of motherhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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All of his accolades, talent and hard work, stand on their own, and elevate him to the top of an outstandingly talented group of peers.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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