recognition

noun

Definition of recognitionnext
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 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 Then, focus recognition on progress and impact, not just motion. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The Zurich Film Festival will honor Oscar winner Martin McDonagh with its A Tribute To … Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cinema at its 22nd edition in September. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026 The Busan honor will continue a year of career-achievement recognition for Yeoh. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 By the third bite, your brain moves beyond the recognition and the post-irony and begins to pick up on the taco’s layered details. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recognition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
  1. detection
  2. praise
  3. identification
  4. acknowledgment
  5. acclaim
  6. accolade
Noun
  • The total number of clinical cases has been increasing since its detection in the US in 2016, the CDC says.
    — Diana Anos, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • It had apparently been modified to help avoid detection by the airport’s drone defense sensors, said Alexander Dobrindt, federal minister of the interior for Germany, during a press conference.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Despite Schaffer’s praise of his acting chops, Lewis doesn’t think the ex-POTUS will be rushing to add more credits to his IMDb page.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The song removal was greeted with praise from Swift fans in the Tik Tok comments.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of praise
Noun
  • Institutional affiliation is provided for identification purposes only.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The View From Nigeria On July 31, Nigeria ordered all digital asset traders and exchanges to register for a tax identification number or face fines and a possible prison term, cracking down on tax evasion in its growing cryptocurrency market.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • But this deal feels like a pointed acknowledgment from NBCU about the increasingly critical role played not only by YouTube and YouTube Premium but the Big Tech platforms that are only increasing their domination of consumer media consumption.
    — Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The plea was an acknowledgement of the strength of the evidence, Salinas said in his closing argument.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
Noun
  • Danny DeVito, Lucy DeVito and Jake DeVito produced the film, which premiered at SXSW 2026 to critical acclaim.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After receiving national acclaim for redefining Korean-American cuisine in Chicago, husband and wife celebrity chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark are embarking on a new culinary venture, one that brings them to downtown Evanston.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • Artist Ryan Presley, who is a member of the Marri Ngarr people of the Northern Territory of Australia, has just been awarded the Telstra art prize, the most prestigious First Nations accolade in Australia.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Zach Cregger, Lana Condor, Miguel, Alexandra Shipp and Jim Cummings will also receive accolades at the short film fest.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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