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
This move is a recognition of a basic reality, which is that affordable housing is only as good as the ability to fill it.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Customer outcomes specific enough to quote, product capability the engineering lead will sign off on, analyst recognition, third-party review sites, earned media depth in the publications AI systems read.
—Kathleen Lucente, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But there is growing recognition that the mother herself needs support that is visible, practical and built into her everyday life.
—Footwear News, 15 May 2026
For her, those recognitions stand as reminders that people were paying attention to the needs of her community.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Customer outcomes specific enough to quote, product capability the engineering lead will sign off on, analyst recognition, third-party review sites, earned media depth in the publications AI systems read.
—Kathleen Lucente, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But there is growing recognition that the mother herself needs support that is visible, practical and built into her everyday life.
—Footwear News, 15 May 2026
For her, those recognitions stand as reminders that people were paying attention to the needs of her community.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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The Infleqtion team argues that this could allow earlier detection of threats, better performance in jammed environments, and improved identification of hidden or spoofed signals.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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Congo outbreak killed 50 before it was detected Kaseya said slow detection delayed the response and gave the virus time to spread.—
Chinedu Asadu,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Abel’s detailed knowledge about Berkshire’s operating businesses won praise, but the unexplained absence of substantial buybacks and a lack of clarity on the future of the equity portfolio and Berkshire’s big cash pile are coming up as negatives.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Brown’s decision to change the Knicks’ offense while down 1-2 in the first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks continues to draw high praise.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Similar to Chinese citizen ID numbers, each robot will receive a unique identification code with 11 additional characters.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The discovery of some bones at the edge of a pond in Thailand a decade ago has led to the identification of a new type of dinosaur, with a massive size, long neck and tail, and a plant diet.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Claude has been adopted by a number of legal professionals and legal technology companies due to its sophisticated reasoning, nuanced language understanding, acknowledgment of uncertainty, and ability to handle very long documents.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Friday’s comments mark his second acknowledgment that Chinese officials may be unwilling to budge.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
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On-screen, Armitage’s portrayal of the socially awkward Sheldon has earned him critical acclaim.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Captain Reece James made a point of pushing McFarlane to take acclaim from Chelsea fans in the stands after those results, a strong sign his contribution is significant and appreciated.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Both Kardashian Barker and Huck accepted the accolade on stage in a room full of beauty executives and industry insiders, with the reality star crediting her children as her constant motivation.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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