recognition
noun
an act of recognizing or the state of being recognized.
recognitions
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pluralof recognition.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These are tacit recognitions of the problem, but not actual solutions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
“The decision about how to commemorate the movement and its participants rests with the local communities who organize those recognitions, events and commemorations. That has always been the case,” the foundation’s statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2026
"Particularly the recent recognitions of the State of Palestine by key countries, the successful United Nations conference in New York, and the historic declaration issued therein."
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
The lawyer, Tim Grace, said that Kriv had received nearly 150 commendations and recognitions and had earned two awards for saving lives.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2023
"As we drive along," whispered he to Bella, "just watch the recognitions fellows will throw me,—a look, a gesture, a sign, scarcely perceptible, but enough to say, 'Your Excellency may depend upon us.'"
From Tony Butler by Charles James Lever
