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
Eight Allina hospitals received recognitions.
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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
This wave of recognitions will likely increase anti-Israel sentiment globally, accelerating divestments and boycotts.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
That leaves Germany and Italy as the remaining large European states that have not joined the flurry of EU member state recognitions.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Instead of changing Israel’s course, the recognitions only emboldened the government in its diplomatic melee with a growing list of Western countries.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Ribbons are determined solely by the SSHMS results, independent of the standout recognitions.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Since its 2022 opening, the restaurant and wine bar have received various local and national recognitions.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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
This wave of recognitions will likely increase anti-Israel sentiment globally, accelerating divestments and boycotts.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
That leaves Germany and Italy as the remaining large European states that have not joined the flurry of EU member state recognitions.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Instead of changing Israel’s course, the recognitions only emboldened the government in its diplomatic melee with a growing list of Western countries.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Ribbons are determined solely by the SSHMS results, independent of the standout recognitions.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Since its 2022 opening, the restaurant and wine bar have received various local and national recognitions.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognitions
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Season two saw Cherish cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the lack of universal acclaim doesn’t annoy Warren.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Retain all supporting documents—acknowledgments, appraisals, valuation workpapers—in case of IRS inquiry or audit.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Throughout his own book acknowledgments, Carr cites inspiring action legend like Tom Clancy, Nelson DeMille, AJ Quinnell and Stephen Hunter.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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