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 acknowledgement
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
As Primetime Emmy voting continues, the five-part FX episodic has emerged as a strong contender for recognition as Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 June 2025
In 1974, when a mining CEO wrote to Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asking for U.S. recognition of his company’s claim to a stretch of seabed in the middle of the Pacific, the State Department refused.
—Time, 17 June 2025
Presidents since 9/11, including Trump, have therefore been able to push the limits of their power, stretching the 2001 and 2002 authorizations to use force beyond recognition.
—Elizabeth N. Saunders, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2025
The details are planted like Easter eggs, and the moments of realization that result seem akin to fan service, paying off in recognition rather than in substance.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 June 2025
In 1974, when a mining CEO wrote to Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asking for U.S. recognition of his company’s claim to a stretch of seabed in the middle of the Pacific, the State Department refused.
—Time, 17 June 2025
Presidents since 9/11, including Trump, have therefore been able to push the limits of their power, stretching the 2001 and 2002 authorizations to use force beyond recognition.
—Elizabeth N. Saunders, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2025
The details are planted like Easter eggs, and the moments of realization that result seem akin to fan service, paying off in recognition rather than in substance.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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Transforms Reactive Storytelling To Proactive Signal Detection AI is transforming PR from reactive storytelling to proactive signal detection.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Early detection of eye disease is crucial, experts agree, as timely treatment can reduce the risk of vision loss.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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At the meetings, the lawsuit alleges, security guards barred some community members from entering the room and later required attendees to provide identification.—
Maia Nehme,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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An identification chip is one of the fastest and most reliable ways to reunite a pet and its owner.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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While Monster Hunter Wilds received a lot of praise at launch, the longer-term fortunes of the game four months later have been dismal.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Some pre-draft scouting reports suggested Culpepper would need to slide from shortstop to third base, but Cedar Rapids has played him exclusively at shortstop and the early reviews of his work there are very positive, with praise for his strong arm, athleticism, body control and instincts.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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This lack of acknowledgment can have profound, lasting impacts.—
Subhash Chandar,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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It's directed at the gatekeepers—the ones who shape discourse and decide whose pain is worthy of acknowledgment.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Understanding how shy Jones was, Morrison joined her for interviews and used her own literary capital (Sula had recently appeared to acclaim) to advocate for her work.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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The British American royal and entrepreneur, 43, shared a behind-the-scenes teaser for her lifestyle brand, which launched in April to fan acclaim, in an Instagram post June 23.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Nuno has been talked about, as such, as a realistic contender to challenge Liverpool’s Arne Slot for the manager-of-the-year accolades.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Lead performances by Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez, along with supporting turns from Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny, are generating buzz and could garner another significant accolade in the name of the Hollywood creator.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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