recognition

noun

Definition of recognitionnext
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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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.

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Recent Examples of recognition Still, recognition doesn't necessarily translate to interest. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 CharlotteFive will be in Nashville to report which restaurants in the Carolinas earn recognition. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 Fielder’s possible Oscar recognition would be in three categories — best picture, documentary feature and directing. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 However, the recognition task was evaluated using a network model representing approximately 120,000 synapses, rather than running entirely on the physical 100-device array. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recognition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
  1. detection
  2. praise
  3. identification
  4. acknowledgment
  5. acclaim
  6. accolade
Noun
  • The higher detection frequency is a technical capability, not evidence that the system detects cracks five times earlier or more accurately.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Methanol masers have previously been detected in planet-forming disks around turbulent high-mass protostars, but COMPASS’ observations are the first detection of them around calmer lower-mass protostars.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • The two governors, who mended fences after clashing over last year’s Proposition 50 redistricting campaign, lavished praise on each other for their climate bona fides.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Schwarzenegger and Newsom piled praise upon each other during the Wednesday afternoon discussion, hugging at the end.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • The referendums touch on tax levels, voter identification requirements and the city’s ability to finance affordable housing projects.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators found no identification at the scene, and extreme decomposition prevented them from obtaining DNA from the bodies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • And that little acknowledgment may be enough to make taking over the platform a less desirable direction for likely more cautious buyers like Disney that may want the technology but wish to distance itself from the brand.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The White House accord is an important acknowledgment that biosecurity belongs at the center of the AI safety conversation.
    — Raj Panjabi, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
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  • In 2021, Leoni launched her own label, Quira, which quickly gained critical acclaim and became a 2023 LVMH Prize finalist.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than accept his acclaim, a boozy Lee gets on stage and immediately tears into the crowd for being sellouts.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of acclaim
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  • Although only founded in 2016, the RIBA International Prize is arguably the most prestigious accolade awarded to a single building.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Mexican pop icon will receive the accolade in recognition of an exceptional career spanning over three decades and his enduring influence on Latin music.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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