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
The revelations also put California school districts — already gearing up for annual commemorative recognitions of Chavez and his contributions — in a difficult position.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
See the additional recognitions below.
—Sarah Feldberg, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Feb. 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
Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
See the additional recognitions below.
—Sarah Feldberg, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognitions
Noun
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But whether or not the external accolades come, the recognition from her teammates carries more weight for UConn guard than any award ever could.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bowman’s career was one steeped in accolades.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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The film premièred to great acclaim, enabling him to secure not only the funding for his next project but also a production team and ensemble that he’s maintained for nearly three decades.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Scharf, who grew up in the Valley before making his way to New York City, first gained acclaim in the ‘80s East Village art scene alongside his friends and contemporaries Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, his former roommate.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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My tattered copy of the book has Ann’s acknowledgements at the front.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 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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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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