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 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
Women who haven’t received rightful recognition for their contributions to American fashion at large are uncovered as well.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
During World War II, the University of Washington received substantial federal funding for military development, giving the state national recognition and solidifying it as an institution for research.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
While March celebrates Women’s History Month, the profound and lasting contributions of women deserve recognition every day.
—Elsa Sevilla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Gantt is still in disbelief that one of his buildings has received recognition.
—Buffy Gorrilla, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
During World War II, the University of Washington received substantial federal funding for military development, giving the state national recognition and solidifying it as an institution for research.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
While March celebrates Women’s History Month, the profound and lasting contributions of women deserve recognition every day.
—Elsa Sevilla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Gantt is still in disbelief that one of his buildings has received recognition.
—Buffy Gorrilla, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
Noun
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Officers were called just after 6:45 p.m. to the 2600 block of E. 27th Street after being alerted by a gunshot detection system and found the man down outside.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Mac security tools from Avira and McAfee also reached 100% detection in their own antiphishing tests.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sensitive information includes financial account information, or personal identification information (including social security numbers and dates of birth).—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Conformal prediction Machine learning is one tool researchers have started using for microplastic identification.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The film’s non-linear narrative has drawn praise from critics in Spain and abroad.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Karla Sofía Gascón is singing Conan O'Brien's praises after his Oscars 2025 hosting gig.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Aim not for fleeting moments of acknowledgment, but for meaningful, enduring influence—the type that reverberates long after the moment has passed.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Several speakers offered brief acknowledgments of Argamani’s testimony before launching into criticisms of Israel.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Song’s Past Lives, also released by A24 and starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, debuted to critical acclaim in 2023, getting two Oscar nods including best picture.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, between wrapping Succession and beginning rehearsals on The Picture of Dorian Gray, which opened last year in London’s West End to staggering acclaim, Snook had a baby girl.—
Hannah-Rose Yee,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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And then there were the accolades—namely back-to-back AD100 honors and being named House & Garden’s 2024 Interior Designer of the Year.—
Mel Studach,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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Get to know the pair with a complete relationship timeline, starting with the latest: 2025 Saldaña wins several prestigious accolades for her work in Emilia Perez, with Marco accompanying her to events including the 2025 Academy Awards.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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