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
Ashton’s Professional and Personal Accolades Outside of his law firm, Ashton has received a number of professional awards and recognitions.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
What do recognitions like these mean to you personally?
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
These recognitions all represent an incredibly high degree of success within the legal community.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
These recognitions reflect the strength and dedication of DMUSD’s exceptional staff across all schools and departments.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Among player recognitions this season, defenseman Eric Pohlkamp was recently named a top-10 finalist for the highest individual honor in men's college hockey, the Hobey Baker Award.
—Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
But then, over the course of several viewings, new recognitions dawned—on the social contract, illusions of class, and the artist’s deft use of color in this gorgeous study of red, white, and blue.
—Laura Brown, Artforum, 25 Mar. 2026
The revelations also put California school districts — already gearing up for annual commemorative recognitions of Chavez and his contributions — in a difficult position.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
See the additional recognitions below.
—Sarah Feldberg, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
What do recognitions like these mean to you personally?
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
These recognitions all represent an incredibly high degree of success within the legal community.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
These recognitions reflect the strength and dedication of DMUSD’s exceptional staff across all schools and departments.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Among player recognitions this season, defenseman Eric Pohlkamp was recently named a top-10 finalist for the highest individual honor in men's college hockey, the Hobey Baker Award.
—Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
But then, over the course of several viewings, new recognitions dawned—on the social contract, illusions of class, and the artist’s deft use of color in this gorgeous study of red, white, and blue.
—Laura Brown, Artforum, 25 Mar. 2026
The revelations also put California school districts — already gearing up for annual commemorative recognitions of Chavez and his contributions — in a difficult position.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
See the additional recognitions below.
—Sarah Feldberg, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognitions
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The teams will be eyeing more accolades at USRowing Southeast Youth Championships next weekend in Sarasota.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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His most recent appearance on the hit series Shrinking has drawn critical acclaim and, for the star, an even closer bond with collaborator Harrison Ford.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The organization’s connection to American Zoetrope and the Coppola family’s long-standing place in Hollywood history adds a layer of acclaim and prestige to any film program that’s focused on artistic access.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her scathing insults are as giddy as her crushing acknowledgements are gut-wrenching, as Lindsay strains to navigate a situation spinning further and further outside of her limited domain.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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But, like with Bochy, his acknowledgments don’t compromise his players.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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