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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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
And that racing pedigree gets further recognition in its gearbox.
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New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
Later, romantic Venus squares transformative Pluto, stirring friction about recognition and resources in groups.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
News networks in recent months have sent veteran anchors packing in a bid to control costs, but there has recently been new recognition of their value.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
The work ethic, the pattern recognition, the ability to execute under pressure, the capacity to build relationships and lead teams and navigate uncertainty—these are portable assets.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
Later, romantic Venus squares transformative Pluto, stirring friction about recognition and resources in groups.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
News networks in recent months have sent veteran anchors packing in a bid to control costs, but there has recently been new recognition of their value.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
The work ethic, the pattern recognition, the ability to execute under pressure, the capacity to build relationships and lead teams and navigate uncertainty—these are portable assets.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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These events are extremely rare, requiring massive datasets and highly refined detection techniques.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Weiner also touted the NYPD’s network of cameras and sensors, which are monitored by members of the NYPD’s intelligence division, and international liaison officers posted in the Middle East as elements providing the department with early-warning detection capabilities.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s high praise from one who has coached four Hall of Famers and several more who are destined to be so, but this team broke an eight-year championship drought last season and, despite the loss of superstar Paige Bueckers, didn’t skip a beat this year.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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The second identification resolved a 1996 case involving a human skull found off Fickle Hill Road in Arcata.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Participants can look for early spring migrants, such as warblers, and learn identification tips and listening techniques, the release said said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The ministry’s statement marked a rare official acknowledgment that India is now importing oil from Iran, after seven years of steering clear due to US sanctions, Reuters reported.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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But an acknowledgments section is meant to thank and honor those who supported a writer along their path to publication.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 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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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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No higher accolade can one enforcement officer pay to another.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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