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
In Argentina alone, Italian citizenship recognitions rose to 30,000 in 2024, from 20,000 in 2023, while Brazil saw a rise to 20,000 from 14,000.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Halverson was awarded the Bronze Star, the Distinguished Unit Badge, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, among other recognitions, before his return to Minnesota in 1945.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
All-American sophomore Sarah Strong was named the Big East Player of the Week on Monday for the seventh time this season, extending the Huskies’ streak of recognitions.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
There are veterans like Delroy Lindo and Amy Madigan, who have long-awaited for recognitions throughout their careers.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Public reactions were indicated by applause during the Holliday school children’s performances and the district’s recognitions.
—Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Music in those early recognitions.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Halverson was awarded the Bronze Star, the Distinguished Unit Badge, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, among other recognitions, before his return to Minnesota in 1945.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
All-American sophomore Sarah Strong was named the Big East Player of the Week on Monday for the seventh time this season, extending the Huskies’ streak of recognitions.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
There are veterans like Delroy Lindo and Amy Madigan, who have long-awaited for recognitions throughout their careers.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Public reactions were indicated by applause during the Holliday school children’s performances and the district’s recognitions.
—Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Music in those early recognitions.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognitions
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In relatively quick succession, Best Actor accolades went to Jamie Foxx for Ray in 2005 and Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland two years later.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the town of Gay, a rural hamlet about 60 miles south of Atlanta, a resort has earned one of the highest accolades in global hospitality.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Warren said the national acclaim has been great for the company’s business.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Zhao is now riding a wave of critical acclaim for her latest movie, Hamnet, which has eight Oscar nominations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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At least 24 other sites mentioning Indigenous histories and land acknowledgements, from Alaska to Nebraska, were also flagged for review and potential removal.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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But these token acknowledgments feel oddly forced, particularly once Glass teams up with another nomadic sort whose world has been destroyed by the white man.—
Eric Kohn,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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