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as in detection
ability to positively identify someone or something
The research concerns the capacity for pattern recognition in dogs.
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as in praise
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 recognition
That recognition made clear that halftime was not to be just a party, but a rendering of the resilience of our people for a global audience.
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Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In recognition of his influence, the CFDA established the Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent in 1986.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Let’s imagine, for example, that Russia wants American recognition of some territory that is under Russia’s control.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
In recognition of her character and leadership, she was named Wildcat of the Month during her junior year and was also recognized as our District ROAR Champion for Quarter 2.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In recognition of his influence, the CFDA established the Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent in 1986.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Let’s imagine, for example, that Russia wants American recognition of some territory that is under Russia’s control.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
In recognition of her character and leadership, she was named Wildcat of the Month during her junior year and was also recognized as our District ROAR Champion for Quarter 2.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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Early detection can save your life too.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Supporters of the immigration crackdown say the volunteer army of ICE-tracking activists in Minneapolis has forced federal agents to adopt new methods of avoiding detection.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Scott drew praise from Canales for his communication and leadership skills.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The cool-girl pair garners plenty of praise, and the kicker?—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Noem held the press conference to pitch the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill requiring individuals to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote and requiring voters show identification before casting their ballot.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2026
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Israel gave no identification for the bodies and doesn't allow DNA testing material into Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The rare acknowledgment of potential missteps by ICE agents comes after the agency's acting director, Todd Lyons, told Congress on Thursday that ICE has conducted 37 investigations into officers' use of force over the past year.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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For another president, sending the agents home could be an acknowledgment of rethinking that calculus or reckoning with mistakes made.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Published in 2020, Hamnet received critical acclaim, winning the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction and soaring to the top of bestseller lists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mongolian brand Goyol Cashmere launched its Olympic looks last month to instant internet acclaim.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The win marks the latest accolade for the song, which has already earned a Grammy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award, in addition to an Academy Award nomination.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2026
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African films depicting same-sex relationships have historically been censored on the continent, including those that garnered international accolades.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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