recognitions

plural of recognition

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of recognitions The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards brought together the biggest names in Latin music for a night of unforgettable performances, collaborations and special recognitions. — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026 Dancerobot lands in a buzzing Philly dining scene, recently honored with a host of Michelin awards and recognitions (including a Bib Gourmand for Royal Izakaya) in the guide’s first-ever Philadelphia edition. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026 These recognitions help reinforce that your culture isn’t just claimed — it’s verified. — Abigail Moncoeur, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026 Steinem earned some of the highest recognitions possible, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s top civilian honor. — Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 Last year alone, 453,819 recognitions were sent and 89% of team members were recognized. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Third, the district is ordered to review any recognitions, including awards, given to boys competing on girls sports teams and restore the accolades to any girls excluded because of their presence. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026 The recognitions go beyond athletics, highlighting athletes for academic excellence and community impact. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Some recognitions are based on reputation, promotional partnerships or limited documentation rather than a comprehensive clinical audit. — Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognitions
Noun
  • After a turbulent upbringing that included stints in prison, Townsend began the work negotiating gang truces that brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Galliano, the designer whose work was initially set to the be the subject of a monographic exhibition, had gained plenty of accolades in the fashion world for his bold designs before his fall from grace.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • During Morris’ tenure, Pixar’s feature films have generated more than $12 billion at the global box office, continuing a legacy of critical acclaim and cultural relevance.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The spacecraft duly swung by Jupiter's and Saturn's systems (some months apart from each other) to great acclaim before parting pathways.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • But what an imaginative launching pad to interrogate the nature of greatness, the unsatisfactory acknowledgements of one’s own mediocrity, the seemingly unjust parceling out of genius from God.
    — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Among other acknowledgments of his work, he was included in Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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