Synonyms of recognition

recognition

noun

1

as in detection

ability to positively identify someone or something

The research concerns the capacity for pattern recognition in dogs.

Related Words

• detection
• identification
• perception
• understanding
• observation
• consideration
• observance
• thought
• awareness
• discernment
• concern
• apprehension
• mind
• spotting
• attention
• grasp
• knowledge
• consciousness
• regard
• care
• watch
• ear
• notice
• cognizance
• advisement
• heed
• mindfulness
• advertence
• advertency
• eye
• note
• hyperawareness
• hyperconsciousness

Dissimilar Words

• disregard
• neglect
• unawareness
• obliviousness

2

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.

Related Words

• praise
• acknowledgment
• acclaim
• accolade
• homage
• kudos
• reputation
• honor
• laurels
• status
• infamy
• prestige
• name
• report
• repute
• stature
• popularity
• prominence
• position
• standing
• cachet
• rank
• reputability
• visibility
• stardom
• notoriety
• character
• greatness
• adoration
• eminence
• mark
• fame
• glory
• distinction
• place
• renown
• preeminence
• celebrity
• superstardom
• illustriousness
• megastardom
• idolization
• note

Dissimilar Words

• shame
• dishonor
• disgrace
• opprobrium
• ignominy
• disrepute
• odium
• invisibility
• unpopularity
• inconspicuousness
• anonymity
• oblivion
• obscurity
• obscureness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recognition

Officials then used a photo from a fraudulent ID card presented by the suspect, rather than surveillance footage, to conduct facial recognition searches using Clearview AI, plaintiffs alleged. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Leo was to meet with seven survivors later Sunday, including one who was abused as an adult, in recognition of the new frontier of the abuse crisis facing the church. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Via Materdei 27/28 The expansive Enzo Coccia, the first pizzaiolo to obtain Michelin recognition and a true pioneer of the modern pizza movement in Naples, has three outlets on the same street in a non-touristy area of Vomero. — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026

Leo met with seven survivors on Sunday, including one who was abused as an adult, in recognition of the new frontier of the abuse crisis facing the church. — CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026