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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Song’s Past Lives, also released by A24 and starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, debuted to critical acclaim in 2023, getting two Oscar nods including best picture.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, between wrapping Succession and beginning rehearsals on The Picture of Dorian Gray, which opened last year in London’s West End to staggering acclaim, Snook had a baby girl.—
Hannah-Rose Yee,
Vogue,
3 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 20 Mar. 2025.
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