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
  • While leading the Fever to a 20-20 record and a playoff berth, Clark was honored with All-Star, All-NBA, and Rookie of the Year accolades, finishing fourth in MVP voting.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Across his 17 healthy contests this season, the six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA honoree seems poised to add to those accolades this year.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Conceived and directed by Stephen Sachs, this documentary drama about a family divided by the Jan. 6 insurrection had its world premiere in Los Angeles before opening in New York to further acclaim.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Focus Features released it in the U.S. on October 25, following the film’s premiere to critical acclaim at the Telluride Film Festival.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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
  • With this in mind, several local institutions around Seattle have drafted land acknowledgements recognizing that words alone are inadequate.
    Melissa Santos, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of acknowledgments
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recognition

recognitions

recognizable

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