recognitions

noun

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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Recent Examples of recognitions Dancerobot lands in a buzzing Philly dining scene, recently honored with a host of Michelin awards and recognitions (including a Bib Gourmand for Royal Izakaya) in the guide’s first-ever Philadelphia edition. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026 These recognitions help reinforce that your culture isn’t just claimed — it’s verified. — Abigail Moncoeur, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026 Steinem earned some of the highest recognitions possible, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s top civilian honor. — Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 Last year alone, 453,819 recognitions were sent and 89% of team members were recognized. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Third, the district is ordered to review any recognitions, including awards, given to boys competing on girls sports teams and restore the accolades to any girls excluded because of their presence. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026 The recognitions go beyond athletics, highlighting athletes for academic excellence and community impact. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Some recognitions are based on reputation, promotional partnerships or limited documentation rather than a comprehensive clinical audit. — Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 An award-winning member The Emberson Award joins a slew of other recognitions Fukuda has received from IEEE. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognitions
  1. accolades
  2. acclaim
  3. acknowledgments
Noun
  • The first Chinese singer to appear on IFPI’s annual Global Digital Singles Chart, and the recipient of numerous accolades including Billboard’s Women in Music Global Force Award, Tia has steadily strengthened her international presence.
    — Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of accolades
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  • In 2021, Leoni launched her own label, Quira, which quickly gained critical acclaim and became a 2023 LVMH Prize finalist.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than accept his acclaim, a boozy Lee gets on stage and immediately tears into the crowd for being sellouts.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • But what an imaginative launching pad to interrogate the nature of greatness, the unsatisfactory acknowledgements of one’s own mediocrity, the seemingly unjust parceling out of genius from God.
    — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Among other acknowledgments of his work, he was included in Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of acknowledgments

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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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