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
Yes, the injuries and absences often have clouded the overall contributions, but the contribution has been real and deserves recognition if this, indeed, is the endgame.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Rather than emphasizing institutional recognition, UrbanKore seeks to create opportunities for artists to present their work directly within the neighborhoods that inspired it.
—J.m. Banks
june 20, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
By comparison, America 250’s public recognition of Juneteenth has been limited.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
That’s why the recognition of his entire skillset by USF coaches has landed a commitment to the Bulls by the standout athlete.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Rather than emphasizing institutional recognition, UrbanKore seeks to create opportunities for artists to present their work directly within the neighborhoods that inspired it.
—J.m. Banks
june 20, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
By comparison, America 250’s public recognition of Juneteenth has been limited.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
That’s why the recognition of his entire skillset by USF coaches has landed a commitment to the Bulls by the standout athlete.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for recognition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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RapidSOS fuses data from over 723 million devices, sensors, and cameras into a real-time operational picture, enabling instant incident detection, resource dispatch, and crucial real-time language translation.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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From detection to forecasting The new system arrives as space-weather missions begin generating unprecedented amounts of auroral data.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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The school system received significant state and national praise for improved test scores.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Florida’s Risk Protection Order law was never designed to win praise from gun-safety advocates.—
Christopher Carita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Those working in office buildings along the parade route will be able to enter them with proper identification as well as those who live in the area as well.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Photos the Humane Society provided Wednesday show several people working at the site, feeding, grooming and caring for the remaining horses — so many horses that numbers were initially drawn on their sides for identification purposes.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Stripe co-developed the Agentic Commerce Protocol with OpenAI, then pivoted in April to join Google's UCP Tech Council alongside Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce -a tacit acknowledgment that ACP lost the protocol race.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Dozens of other states followed suit to recognize it as a holiday or an observance in the ensuing decades as grassroots campaigns to expand its official acknowledgement built up.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
19 June 2026
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The trick went down well with the Swansea supporters and earned a League Two footballer wider acclaim.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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The group went on to earn national and international acclaim before its swaggering leader, Country Dick Montana, died on stage midway through a 1995 show in Whistler, Canada.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The James Beard Awards, among the highest accolades in the American culinary industry, were announced Monday night, turning winning restaurants into must-visit destinations.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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His numerous accolades include 11 Primetime Emmys and five Directors Guild of America awards.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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