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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 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
The homicide shocked the city and nation and set off a race to identify the body burned beyond recognition.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
One of the conditions the U.S. and Arab countries have laid out for the new Syrian government to get international recognition was that the government be inclusive.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
They were drawn to the challenge and willing to step away from IBM, one of the most prominent names in the technology industry, for a brand-new company with no name recognition before 2021.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
This means not only providing constructive feedback and recognition, but creating opportunities for skill development and career growth.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
One of the conditions the U.S. and Arab countries have laid out for the new Syrian government to get international recognition was that the government be inclusive.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
They were drawn to the challenge and willing to step away from IBM, one of the most prominent names in the technology industry, for a brand-new company with no name recognition before 2021.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
This means not only providing constructive feedback and recognition, but creating opportunities for skill development and career growth.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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Additionally, China's disregard for potential ramifications, including detection, traceback, and attribution of this attack, could worsen existing mistrust between the two nations and lead to possible US counterattacks on Chinese infrastructure.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Early detection and intervention can also reduce the need for component replacement and decrease emissions associated with procuring a new piece of equipment and disposing of the old one.Brian Haines, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Their identification of projects demanding to be brought to life in a very specific aesthetic key — from page to screen — imbues the resulting work with unique personality and hopefully deeper emotional connections from audiences.Nick Clement, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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In fact, with sufficient data, these systems can aid in target identification, weapons precision, reduce civilian harm, and enable a faster end to conflict.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Corona will win the Southern Section Division 1 baseball championship, with Seth Hernandez earning praise as the Shohei Ohtani of high school baseball.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Aaron Brown, an anchor who earned widespread praise for incisive reporting and calm demeanor during CNN‘s coverage of 9/11, has died.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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Reflecting on them allows leaders to appreciate their team’s contributions and reinforce a culture of gratitude and acknowledgment.Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Hopefully these remarks will encourage more acknowledgments.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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The 57-year-old actor has earned widespread acclaim for her role in the poignant film, culminating in her first-ever Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mikey Madison, riding high on acclaim for her buzz-worthy role in Anora, and Jessica Gunning, who took home a Golden Globe for her powerful performance in Baby Reindeer, were spotted chatting at the bar.Vogue, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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This selection of 20 of the world’s finest gins has repeatedly earned high accolades in the most prestigious spirits competitions.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Begin and Sadat were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978 — an accolade Carter himself would receive in 2002 for his peace and human rights efforts around the world.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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