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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 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
In honor of this month of Hispanic recognition, three new episodes of the series are set to launch on September 29.
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 29 Sep. 2025
Her steady, unseductive gaze confronts the viewer and demands recognition of her authorship.
—Sally Jane Brown, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Welcome to Literary Quotable Quotes, a quiz that tests your recognition of memorable lines.
—J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
So has Israel’s international legitimacy, declining amid waves of sanction threats and international recognition for Palestinian statehood.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 29 Sep. 2025
Her steady, unseductive gaze confronts the viewer and demands recognition of her authorship.
—Sally Jane Brown, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Welcome to Literary Quotable Quotes, a quiz that tests your recognition of memorable lines.
—J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
So has Israel’s international legitimacy, declining amid waves of sanction threats and international recognition for Palestinian statehood.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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Early detection and treatment of sepsis is essential to preventing life-threatening complications that damage the kidney, heart, liver, brain and other organs, according to Long.—
Dr. Marc Siegel , Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Officials, including Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Genesee County law enforcement, provided guidance on threat detection, emergency response and security measures for places of worship.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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These improved samples are expected to support more precise morphological identification and further scientific study.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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Study after study tells us that early identification and intervention for children with developmental delays is critical.—
Dr. Sunny Patel,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have emerged as central figures in the standoff, drawing praise even from critics within their own ranks.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Post-match, Nuno opted against singling out Potts for praise when asked about the midfielder’s impact, but that may change in the forthcoming weeks if Potts continues to impress.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Believe in yourself through the power of acknowledgement!—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, for the Rapa Nui, pharmaceutical companies that have directly profited from rapamycin have not yet made such an acknowledgment.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Season two saw Cherish cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the lack of universal acclaim doesn’t annoy Warren.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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