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
  • Recent accolades include the Paramount Premium Award at the Tony Curtis International Film Festival in Hungary and best horror/thriller honors at the Glendale International Film Festival and the HorrOrigins Film Festival in Tucson.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
  • During the Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Keith’s expertise as a songwriter was noted, as were his accolades from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the BMI Icon Award.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • Her first publication was a chapbook of poems, 1983’s The Women Who Hate Me. 1988’s Trash, a book of essays, brought her critical acclaim.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Under his leadership, FX has reached all time highs in ratings, awards and acclaim.
    William Earl, Variety, 4 Nov. 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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