as in accolades
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 recognitions
Not the big fancy parties, but the small, private recognitions – the smile when something finally works, the quiet satisfaction of trying something new, the joy of making another lap around the sun.
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Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Beca Cintas is one of the most important recognitions for Cuban artists living around the world.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Parents left at the end of the child’s performance and/or after recognitions.
—Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Music in those early recognitions.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Official recognitions that a genocide is happening or even International Criminal Court (ICC) charges and sanctions cannot stop it.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
The film received a slew of award recognitions, including eight Academy Awards nominations and six Golden Globe Award nominations.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Students at various campuses in Pacific Beach have started to earn recognitions and learn life lessons.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Ceres Power shares have moved over 52% higher since the start of the year amid an ongoing partnership with oil major Shell as well as other initiatives and recognitions over the past year.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Beca Cintas is one of the most important recognitions for Cuban artists living around the world.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Parents left at the end of the child’s performance and/or after recognitions.
—Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Music in those early recognitions.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Official recognitions that a genocide is happening or even International Criminal Court (ICC) charges and sanctions cannot stop it.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
The film received a slew of award recognitions, including eight Academy Awards nominations and six Golden Globe Award nominations.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Students at various campuses in Pacific Beach have started to earn recognitions and learn life lessons.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Ceres Power shares have moved over 52% higher since the start of the year amid an ongoing partnership with oil major Shell as well as other initiatives and recognitions over the past year.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognitions
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On top of Megadeth’s Grammy accolades and double-platinum record sales, Mustaine beat throat cancer in 2019, holds black belts in taekwondo and karate, and owns a successful winemaking business with his wife and daughter.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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WandaVision earned critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including 23 Emmy nominations and three wins.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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Published in 2020, Hamnet received critical acclaim, winning the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction and soaring to the top of bestseller lists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mongolian brand Goyol Cashmere launched its Olympic looks last month to instant internet acclaim.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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He is mentioned in the study’s acknowledgements.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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There’s still clearly a ways to go, but on this show, easy acknowledgements like that seem to make a big difference.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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