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
Grand Prize winner Minotaur, a remake of Claude Chabrol’s Le Femme Infidele and Adrian Lyne’s remake of that, Unfaithful, but with a flavoring of life in Putin’s Russia, is ripe for recognition in the International Film race, depending on which country submits it.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 May 2026
So, to be recognized for advancing racial equity and social justice feels less like a personal achievement and more like recognition of an entire movement of people who have been advocating, organizing, healing, and showing up for one another for years.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Some species may even use UV cues for navigation or species recognition.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has scooped up more recognition for his defensive efforts.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 May 2026
So, to be recognized for advancing racial equity and social justice feels less like a personal achievement and more like recognition of an entire movement of people who have been advocating, organizing, healing, and showing up for one another for years.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Some species may even use UV cues for navigation or species recognition.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has scooped up more recognition for his defensive efforts.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 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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The praise from the internet was nice.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Some policies were met with praise In some areas, business priorities did manage to win passage in the legislature this year.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Adults above 18 must show a valid form of identification and leave their car keys team as collateral when renting equipment.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Their wallets were stolen, leaving them without identification.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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No explanation, no farewell episode, no acknowledgment that a human being had just evaporated from the cast.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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Two caveats deserve brief, honest acknowledgment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 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 24 May. 2026.
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