1
as in detection
ability to positively identify someone or something
The research concerns the capacity for pattern recognition in dogs.
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2
as in acknowledgement
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
With each new release, Mayday Parade continues to deliver reliably catchy pop rock songs, maintain an ever-growing base of dedicated fans, and earn recognition for their contributions.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Today, the number of artists gaining recognition in the U.S. and East Asian countries is increasing, and the revenues of the streaming and live music industries continue to rise.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
The pressures have been compounded by the industry-wide recognition that centers need to pay workers more.
—Rachel Cohen, Vox, 17 Apr. 2025
The Logitech Brio webcam, now 36% off, provides razor-sharp HDR visuals, professional-grade dual microphones, and even facial recognition for seamless logins.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Today, the number of artists gaining recognition in the U.S. and East Asian countries is increasing, and the revenues of the streaming and live music industries continue to rise.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
The pressures have been compounded by the industry-wide recognition that centers need to pay workers more.
—Rachel Cohen, Vox, 17 Apr. 2025
The Logitech Brio webcam, now 36% off, provides razor-sharp HDR visuals, professional-grade dual microphones, and even facial recognition for seamless logins.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
Noun
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Many bot detection systems embed JavaScript challenges within webpages, but attackers easily reverse-engineer and bypass them.—
Nick Rieniets,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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West Potomac High, which has an enrollment of nearly 2,400 students, does not have a permanent weapons detection system, though one is being tested elsewhere in the district, InsideNoVa reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Transportation Security Administration states that fliers without acceptable identification will need to undergo additional security procedures.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some plaintiffs were asked to show photo identification to security before going into the meeting, the suit alleged.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2025
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Multiple derms sang this serum’s praises, pointing to its hyaluronic acid base.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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While consumer advocacy groups and some tax experts have praised Direct File for creating a free pathway for some taxpayers to file their returns, the service hasn't earned universal praise.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The normalization of hearing protection represents a maturation of festival culture—an acknowledgment that the best experiences are those that can be repeated sustainably throughout a lifetime.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Read: The biggest disruption in the history of American education Without sufficient acknowledgment of the harms of school closures, or adequate planning for unwinding this intervention, officials showed that their decisions to close were simply reactive rather than carefully considered.—
David Zweig,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Despite struggling to find distribution in the U.S., No Other Land earned wide critical acclaim (and some criticism) ahead of its Best Documentary win at the 2025 Oscars.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 2016, Fierstein reprised his iconic Broadway role as Edna Turnblad in NBC’s Hairspray Live!, to great acclaim.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Among Andor’s accolades were eight Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Mark is an exceptional horse trainer with accolades like training Quarter Horse Race Stake winners and even polo horses for Polo Hall of Famer Bart Evans.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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