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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2
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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After treatment, Crow went into remission and became a vocal advocate for early detection, stressing the importance of routine mammograms.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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In general, a more rigorous five-sigma detection represents a statistically significant finding, writes Brandon Specktor for Live Science.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Knowing what kind of habitat certain types of wildlife prefer can help with identification.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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They have been uploaded with minimal redactions for privacy reasons, the ODNI said, including redactions for social security numbers, tax identification numbers and grand jury information.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 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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While the band’s members did not directly reference the Trump administration’s efforts to defund the organizations, RFE/RL president and CEO Stephen Capus was more direct in his praise for the song and the group’s efforts to help shine a light on the services’ vital work.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
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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Premiering in January 2023, The Traitors has gone on to widespread acclaim, even winning Emmys for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program (Alan Cumming on cunning form).—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The fact that expectation levels are high for Culpa Nuestra is no surprise given the success of the previous films, which are short on critical acclaim but are beloved by fans around the world.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 May 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 11 May. 2025.
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