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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
Nguyen, who has made a small fortune selling multiple companies to Apple and recently launched a voice-recognition startup called Olive, said his personal AI has all but taken over his life.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The Binghamton Police Department in New York said officers found her in a parking lot in Johnson City, which is near the New York-Pennsylvania line, after her license plate flagged its license plate recognition technology.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Eye network made the move in recognition of the show’s hefty dose of humor.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers in Connecticut have wrestled with how exactly to regulate the issue, particularly in the wake of reports that grocery stores in the state were using facial recognition technology to track shopper activity.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The Binghamton Police Department in New York said officers found her in a parking lot in Johnson City, which is near the New York-Pennsylvania line, after her license plate flagged its license plate recognition technology.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Eye network made the move in recognition of the show’s hefty dose of humor.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers in Connecticut have wrestled with how exactly to regulate the issue, particularly in the wake of reports that grocery stores in the state were using facial recognition technology to track shopper activity.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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The suspect, arrested on suspicion of robbery and brought to the hospital for observation, obtained a gun despite weapon detection screening.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, the researchers now plan to improve detection efficiency and push sensitivity even further, with the hope of identifying other ultra-rare isotopes that have so far remained invisible.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Onyemata was one of the free-agent signings the Jets got the most praise for — a rock-solid veteran defensive tackle who can help in both the run and pass game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Snitker received further praise when he was shown on the jumbotron before the bottom of the fourth inning.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The dog, a small female tan and white pit bull mix between 1 and 3 years old, had no identification or a microchip.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Participants were allegedly required to provide false identification to make rentals appear legitimate.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The casual acknowledgement of brushing off offers of bribes alarmed some Republican activists, who will endorse a candidate for governor at their state convention on May 16.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Steven Hager, writing in the Village Voice, in 1982, gave the burgeoning scene in the Bronx the reportorial treatment, widely recognized as the first major newspaper acknowledgment of the turntable innovation that was happening uptown.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after the final whistle blew in Chelsea’s 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Leeds United, the players went over to take the acclaim from their supporters.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The groundbreaking comedy-variety series ran for 11 seasons, earning widespread acclaim along the way.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, the museum has received its share of accolades.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez had accolades galore in college.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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