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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognitions
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Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Over the last 40 years, their lives and careers all took divergent paths marked by innovation, acclaim, and infamy.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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Following successful tenures at Lacoste and Carven, her Bottega Veneta debut arrived to strong acclaim—and, to no one’s surprise, full shopping carts.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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On publication of the manuscript, the ghostwriter is typically named, albeit obliquely – perhaps identified as a friend or consultant in the acknowledgments section.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 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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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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