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
Grand Prize winner Minotaur, a remake of Claude Chabrol’s Le Femme Infidele and Adrian Lyne’s remake of that, Unfaithful, but with a flavoring of life in Putin’s Russia, is ripe for recognition in the International Film race, depending on which country submits it.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 May 2026
So, to be recognized for advancing racial equity and social justice feels less like a personal achievement and more like recognition of an entire movement of people who have been advocating, organizing, healing, and showing up for one another for years.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Some species may even use UV cues for navigation or species recognition.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has scooped up more recognition for his defensive efforts.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 May 2026
So, to be recognized for advancing racial equity and social justice feels less like a personal achievement and more like recognition of an entire movement of people who have been advocating, organizing, healing, and showing up for one another for years.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Some species may even use UV cues for navigation or species recognition.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has scooped up more recognition for his defensive efforts.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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By Azeen Ghorayshi The detection of another circulatory system in the human body could have enormous scientific implications.—
Azeen Ghorayshi Azeen Ghorayshi Avraham Z. Cooper M.H. Miller Sam Anderson Lulu Garcia-Navarro Nitsuh Abebe Kwame Anthony Appiah John Hodgman,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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That is, primates have evolved an exceptional sensitivity to reds, greens and subtle changes in skin tone — abilities that are thought to help with fruit detection, emotional signaling and social communication.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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It was published about 10 days after now-WNBA star, Brittney Griner publicly came out during the WNBA Draft, which earned her much praise but little fanfare.—
Eryn Mathewson,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Nick Immaculata from Preservation Distillery might be, especially after seeing the praise heaped upon it from the eternally online whiskey world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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Adults above 18 must show a valid form of identification and leave their car keys team as collateral when renting equipment.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Their wallets were stolen, leaving them without identification.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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No explanation, no farewell episode, no acknowledgment that a human being had just evaporated from the cast.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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Two caveats deserve brief, honest acknowledgment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Rodriguez earned acclaim for her screen debut in the boxing drama Girlfight (2000) and quickly established herself in action and crime movies.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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His work earned widespread acclaim, including 18 Joseph Jefferson Awards and numerous other honors recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the performing arts.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The series also brought Healy an editorial writer’s most beloved accolade, visible evidence that her words made a difference.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The studio won the marquee Studio of the Year accolade.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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