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
All-defense recognition Rudy Gobert earned his first second-team all-defense honor of his career when the two teams were announced by the NBA on Thursday.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
The Sacramento Zoo has partnered with the Wild Nature Institute, which uses photo recognition to study Masai giraffes and their health within the African Savannah ecosystem.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
This year, the first team leans more heavily toward perimeter players, with Daniels, Dort and Thompson earning recognition.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 22 May 2025
In 2025, the Mini Split’s remote control received a Red Dot Product Design Award, an international recognition highlighting user-friendly design and thoughtful engineering.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
The Sacramento Zoo has partnered with the Wild Nature Institute, which uses photo recognition to study Masai giraffes and their health within the African Savannah ecosystem.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
This year, the first team leans more heavily toward perimeter players, with Daniels, Dort and Thompson earning recognition.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 22 May 2025
In 2025, the Mini Split’s remote control received a Red Dot Product Design Award, an international recognition highlighting user-friendly design and thoughtful engineering.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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Perhaps the most interesting news for fans of the GR camera series is that there will be face and eye detection autofocus tracking, which would seem to mean autofocus has been improved.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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Semler emphasized the importance of early detection and noted that healthcare could benefit from adopting principles found in Bitcoin’s design, such as decentralization, transparency, and reducing reliance on middlemen.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The identification came over two weeks after a panga boat carrying Mahi and her family overturned on May 5 — just two days after the preteen's birthday.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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For years, a mysterious figure who goes by the handle Stern led the Trickbot ransomware gang and evaded identification—even as other members of the group were outed in leaks and unmasked.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
30 May 2025
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Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae’s performance.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Lori Quigley, whose mother attended the school for 10 years, expected more than just an acknowledgment and a mea culpa.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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Eighty years since the end of World War II, Amsterdam’s mayor apologized for the city’s role in the persecution of its Jewish residents during the Holocaust, in a rare acknowledgment of a collective moral failure by a city leader.—
Mujib Mashal,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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The two-time Grammy Award winner garnered critical acclaim with her performance as Glinda in 'Wicked,' earning herself an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Released to critical acclaim in February 2022, Elden Ring is an action RPG set in an authentic dark fantasy world, which allows players to head off on adventures within vast environments and dungeons.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Filmed at the legendary actor's Malibu home, the video features footage of Van Dyke's many accolades and awards, sweet clips of him and his extended family, and emotional moments of reflection.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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Sporting some of the world’s highest difficulty on floor and beam, 2025 could be the year for Roberson to capture individual accolades.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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