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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 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
Then, in January, as La Liga pushed back against the club’s recognition of the VIP seat revenue, Olmo and fellow newcomer Pau Victor were only registered when the Spanish government stepped in.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Formerly known as Metronet, the service maintains its strong fiber infrastructure and reliability, now backed by T-Mobile’s customer service and nationwide brand recognition.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Its long road to federal recognition dates back to when that status was stripped some 60 years ago and only restored in 2009.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Three Nashville restaurants earned One Michelin Star, while seven more earned Bib Gourmand distinctions among other recognition.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Formerly known as Metronet, the service maintains its strong fiber infrastructure and reliability, now backed by T-Mobile’s customer service and nationwide brand recognition.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Its long road to federal recognition dates back to when that status was stripped some 60 years ago and only restored in 2009.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Three Nashville restaurants earned One Michelin Star, while seven more earned Bib Gourmand distinctions among other recognition.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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Given how poor most AI detection tools are, this is plenty plausible; and if AI detectors aren’t used, accusations often come down to a hunch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Oct. 2025
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The theater has a security system that uses motion detections, which, at times, go off when no one is in the building.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
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The album has received considerable praise from critics as a late contender as one of the best albums of 2025, earning Allen some of the best reviews of her career so far.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Snoop’s praise climbed even higher.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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The remains were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross and taken to the country’s national forensics laboratory for identification.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Afterward, they will be taken to the National Center of Forensic Medicine of the Ministry of Health for identification.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The panel concurred with Kleverov’s persistent appreciation for his story’s human origins, but also his acknowledgment that AI made bringing that story to life achievable.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The family’s vision of closure is not about vengeance, but acknowledgment.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 65-year-old has received acclaim for roles such as Gloria Trillo on The Sopranos, earning her an Emmy nomination in 2001.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite examining one of the most notorious American serial killers in history (played here by Michael Chernus), this show, which has received wide critical acclaim, doesn’t directly depict any of Gacy’s crimes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Awarded writers and filmmakers received accolades from industry partners including AMC Networks, Enderby Entertainment, Josephson Entertainment and the Writers Guild of America East.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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