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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Andre's achievements have earned him numerous accolades in his field.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025 -
The Rebels featured the best defensive line south of Columbus, Ohio, and several players received high accolades.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With the Yankees’ season now two weeks old, however, Goldschmidt has earned nothing but acclaim in the early going of his pinstriped career.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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That’s the key to the show’s popularity and media acclaim.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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Instead of sporadic, one-off acknowledgments, appreciation becomes a consistent and measurable part of workplace culture — with half the effort but twice the impact.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Non-Political Message Some analysts believe that cultural acknowledgments like these may help foster greater understanding between the two nations, even if only temporarily.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Recognitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognitions. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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