recognitions

noun

Definition of recognitionsnext
plural of recognition
as in accolades
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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  1. accolades
  2. acclaim
  3. acknowledgments
Noun
  • The company’s emphasis on research and development has led to several patents and accolades, showcasing its role as a trailblazer in the robotics sector.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
  • His work has garnered him notable accolades, including being a fellow at the Sundance Native Shorts Lab and the inaugural IllumiNative + Netflix Indigenous Producers Program.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accolades
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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
  • Moore has received critical acclaim for her performance in the 2024 body horror The Substance and is nominated for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture - musical or comedy at the 2025 awards show.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • Land acknowledgements — the recognition that Indigenous people were the original inhabitants of American land — have become more common among academics, nonprofits, companies, celebrities and even in social media bios.
    Kate Murphy, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Land acknowledgements — the recognition that Indigenous people were the original inhabitants of American land — have become more common among academics, nonprofits, companies and celebrities and even in social media bios.
    Melissa Santos, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
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recognition

recognitions

recognizable

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