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

The coffee shop expects to receive a plaque commemorating its national recognition. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Injuries and a lack of surrounding talent made Hicks less impactful in his final three seasons with the Bears, but that three-year stretch was elite play that deserved more recognition than one Pro Bowl nod. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Aerial View, local on-board face recognition, and intelligent alerts are included with no extra cost. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

But despite those examples and a handful of others — Luis Fonsi, Tommy Torres — pop artists from Puerto Rico haven’t always reached the same level of widespread recognition as the rest of Latin America. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026