recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /

NOUN

identification, acknowledgment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance admission appreciation awareness concession perception realization respect understanding

STRONG

allowance apperception assimilation avowal cognizance confession consciousness detection discovery memory notice recall recognizance recollection recurrence remembering remembrance salute sensibility tumble

WEAK

acknowledging apprehending double take high sign identifying noticing perceiving recalling verifying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial disagreement disbelief refusal repudiation

STRONG

forgetfulness ignorance miss

WEAK

abuse disclaimer dishonor

NOUN

appreciation given

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance acknowledgment approval attention credit esteem gratitude honor

STRONG

greeting notice plum puff rave regard renown salute strokes

WEAK

pat on back pat on head puffing up pumping up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapproval disbelief dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute refusal

STRONG

ignorance neglect

WEAK

abuse disclaimer forgetfulness

Example Sentences

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“The trade-off is that while you get the recognition, you also have to put up with the periods of rejection,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He said detailed conversations between them led to a shared recognition of the need to prepare leaders of the future to be able to face new challenges.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"I think there's so much more recognition of the sport this way, and I am really grateful for it."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“I’m sure Nithya Raman doesn’t have citywide name recognition, but that description is really great,” Mitchell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

She looked up at them, searching their eyes for some sign of recognition.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

recognition

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