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
The growing scrutiny of the proxy advisor firms reflects a broader recognition that too much voting authority has migrated away from investors themselves.
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James H. Lee, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The San Francisco native first gained recognition in the battle rap scene before appearing on MTV, BET, and VH1's Wild 'N Out.
—Tylan Jennings, CBS News, 28 May 2026
But in the early to mid-20th century, a growing recognition of the principles of patient rights and autonomy began to emerge alongside the modern foundation of medical ethics.
—Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Neither captures the gut punch of betrayal when something precious is corroded beyond recognition.
—Eric Ries, Time, 28 May 2026
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James H. Lee, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The San Francisco native first gained recognition in the battle rap scene before appearing on MTV, BET, and VH1's Wild 'N Out.
—Tylan Jennings, CBS News, 28 May 2026
But in the early to mid-20th century, a growing recognition of the principles of patient rights and autonomy began to emerge alongside the modern foundation of medical ethics.
—Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
Neither captures the gut punch of betrayal when something precious is corroded beyond recognition.
—Eric Ries, Time, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
Noun
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Some crew members were tasked with monitoring the fire scene overnight while the department also watched the area remotely through its Pano AI wildfire detection camera network.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The main thing is not AI detection of emotions.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The strategy has earned bipartisan praise at home, but left her increasingly outside the party’s national resistance movement.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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The show closed early after a panning in the press, but Waddingham’s turn as Toulouse-Lautrec’s lover, Suzanne Valadon, was singled out for praise.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Accepted forms of identification include a driver’s license, utility bill, mortgage document or lease agreement, a vehicle registration, bank statement or recent credit card bill.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The festival is a 21-and-older event and valid identification is required for entry.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Even so, the path to literary acknowledgement would not run straight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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The utilities, by offering to settle in return for an acknowledgment of Gillett’s decision-making, are agreeing to the dismissal – without costs to any party – of what was shaping up as protracted, costly and ultimately losing litigation for the state.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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As Robertson and Salah continued to accept the acclaim of Anfield, the Dutchman sat alone in the dugout.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Sheep Detectives, which hit theaters on May 8, 2026, has received widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2026
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Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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But even with a bevy of accolades, Wilson said her work is not done.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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