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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
And that racing pedigree gets further recognition in its gearbox.
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New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
Later, romantic Venus squares transformative Pluto, stirring friction about recognition and resources in groups.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
News networks in recent months have sent veteran anchors packing in a bid to control costs, but there has recently been new recognition of their value.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
The work ethic, the pattern recognition, the ability to execute under pressure, the capacity to build relationships and lead teams and navigate uncertainty—these are portable assets.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
Later, romantic Venus squares transformative Pluto, stirring friction about recognition and resources in groups.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
News networks in recent months have sent veteran anchors packing in a bid to control costs, but there has recently been new recognition of their value.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
The work ethic, the pattern recognition, the ability to execute under pressure, the capacity to build relationships and lead teams and navigate uncertainty—these are portable assets.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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The material included images taken with a cellphone, apparently to avoid detection on company devices.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Not all 87 candidates are expected to be confirmed, however, as some detections have lower confidence due to background contamination from unrelated stars, the researchers say.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Queta also has drawn praise for his improvement as a defender and screener.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Torii Hunter, a defensive whiz who now works as an Angels special assistant and who happened to be in the dugout, was succinct in his praise for the performance.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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The second identification resolved a 1996 case involving a human skull found off Fickle Hill Road in Arcata.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Participants can look for early spring migrants, such as warblers, and learn identification tips and listening techniques, the release said said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The ministry’s statement marked a rare official acknowledgment that India is now importing oil from Iran, after seven years of steering clear due to US sanctions, Reuters reported.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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But an acknowledgments section is meant to thank and honor those who supported a writer along their path to publication.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Released more than a year before the war in Gaza became front page news, Mo received critical acclaim for its portrayal of Palestinian culture and the refugee experience.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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Todd Helton is his favorite Rockies player, and whoever can step up this season to help fulfill Polis’ long-odds prediction of a wild card berth will also earn his acclaim.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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For business owners, Townshend’s bold decision and ensuing success, including among other accolades a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s, offers an instructive guide to self-belief.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today, Morales is not only selling raw cacao to Cortés but also winning international accolades.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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