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
There are veterans like Delroy Lindo and Amy Madigan, who have long-awaited for recognitions throughout their careers.
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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
Parents left at the end of the child’s performance and/or after recognitions.
—Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Music in those early recognitions.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Official recognitions that a genocide is happening or even International Criminal Court (ICC) charges and sanctions cannot stop it.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
The film received a slew of award recognitions, including eight Academy Awards nominations and six Golden Globe Award nominations.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Ceres Power shares have moved over 52% higher since the start of the year amid an ongoing partnership with oil major Shell as well as other initiatives and recognitions over the past year.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
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
Parents left at the end of the child’s performance and/or after recognitions.
—Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Music in those early recognitions.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Official recognitions that a genocide is happening or even International Criminal Court (ICC) charges and sanctions cannot stop it.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
The film received a slew of award recognitions, including eight Academy Awards nominations and six Golden Globe Award nominations.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Ceres Power shares have moved over 52% higher since the start of the year amid an ongoing partnership with oil major Shell as well as other initiatives and recognitions over the past year.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognitions
Noun
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Some stars receiving accolades were notably absent (Ackie and Cooper included), but the blue carpet was still a sight to behold.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nautilus quickly earned critical acclaim, becoming the first publication to win two National Magazine Awards in its first year of eligibility.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Chilean director earned international acclaim with the Oscar-nominated No, with later standouts including Jackie, Spencer, El Conde and the recent Angelina Jolie starrer, Maria — a career that has consistently spanned arthouse cinema and prestige English-language filmmaking.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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This suggested that the land acknowledgments would continue.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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He is mentioned in the study’s acknowledgements.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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