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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
Upon seeing his photo, or selfie, on the big screen, Doug began barking and jumping in recognition.
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Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Robertson agreed, but thought the Trump administration could easily expand the H-2A program dramatically to meet the capacity, especially given the innovations of facial recognition technology and other security measures.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2025
Some of them still include simple file recognition as one part of their testing.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
But Potter probably felt the collective sight of his team splintering was more worthy of recognition.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
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Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Robertson agreed, but thought the Trump administration could easily expand the H-2A program dramatically to meet the capacity, especially given the innovations of facial recognition technology and other security measures.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2025
Some of them still include simple file recognition as one part of their testing.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
But Potter probably felt the collective sight of his team splintering was more worthy of recognition.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognition
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Artificial intelligence is assisting medical professionals in the early detection of cancer, the development of individualized treatment regimens, and the acceleration of the discovery of novel drugs.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s mission is clear: to make early detection of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases not only possible, but routine.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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If a worker is a U.S. citizen, often that can mean presenting a passport or a combination of other forms of identification, like a driver's license and Social Security card.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The body has been taken to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office for official identification.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Aug. 2025
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Today’s Wordle Hints And Answer Wordle Bot’s Starting Word: SLATE My Starting Word Today: SPINE (480 words remaining) The Hint: Enthusiastic praise.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Others have shared their praise for Poehler, who helped Plaza speak about her grief for the first time since Baena's passing.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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And there was the acknowledgment of the political reality within the Israeli government.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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Buried way down in the end credits is an acknowledgment that Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia is based on the film Save the Green Planet!—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Despite smaller parts in American films, the Québécois native sharpened his skills on a number of complex roles, which have gained him critical acclaim in his native Canada.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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The band would, of course, go on to greater commercial and artistic success and acclaim.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Troy Cassar-Daley added to his impressive tally of accolades Tuesday night (Aug. 19) with the Excellence in the Community award, presented at Support Act’s annual Music in the House.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
20 Aug. 2025
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Stamp received accolades for his starring role in Steven Soderbergh's 1999 crime film The Limey and played Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace the same year.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognition. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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