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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Noun
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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
Noun
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The show, which hit number one on Netflix after its release, has received widespread acclaim for its writing, directing, and performances—including from Cooper.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
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Flagg already was considered the likely No. 1 pick even before the 6-foot-9 swingman backed up the acclaim accompanying his arrival on campus by emerging as a national player of the year front-runner his freshman season.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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