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
Official recognitions that a genocide is happening or even International Criminal Court (ICC) charges and sanctions cannot stop it.
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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
From accompanying him to special recognitions to sharing their travels on Instagram, Faur was always by the former astronaut's side.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize remains one of the most prestigious global recognitions, with its selection process designed to uphold integrity, impartiality, and long-term historical value.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Eight Allina hospitals received recognitions.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The Honeywell investment builds on UNC Charlotte’s recent R1 research designation, one of the highest recognitions for universities, to advance research in areas such as AI safety and smart infrastructure.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
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
From accompanying him to special recognitions to sharing their travels on Instagram, Faur was always by the former astronaut's side.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize remains one of the most prestigious global recognitions, with its selection process designed to uphold integrity, impartiality, and long-term historical value.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Eight Allina hospitals received recognitions.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The Honeywell investment builds on UNC Charlotte’s recent R1 research designation, one of the highest recognitions for universities, to advance research in areas such as AI safety and smart infrastructure.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognitions
Noun
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Come playoff time, such accolades matter not.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Teller first rose to fame with his role in the Divergent film trilogy, but gained critical acclaim for his role in Whiplash, which earned him various award nominations.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Films has built a brand on inclusive, unconventional narratives — proving that creativity rooted in authenticity drives both acclaim and profitability.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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The move is one of the county’s most forceful acknowledgements that a lack of access to affordable, nutritious food is a systemic crisis.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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No wonder his acknowledgments reads like a Who’s-Who of people in Twin Cities politics, business and sports.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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