75 entries under recognition topic. ×

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praise(noun, verb, expression, increase, honor)
18
acclaim(noun, expression, increase, honor, praise)
18
applause(noun, expression, increase, honor, praise)
17
approval(noun, charge, increase, praise, pleasure)
17
tribute(noun, expression, increase, honor, praise)
12
acclamation(noun, expression, increase, praise, regard)
11
approbation(noun, increase, praise, respect, regard)
11
credit(noun, honor, praise, favor, respect)
9
admiration(noun, understanding, love, honor, praise)
7
honor(noun, praise, respect, regard, approval)
7
appreciation(noun, increase, honor, praise, pleasure)
7
exaltation(noun, increase, praise, respect, regard)
5
acknowledgment(noun, honor, praise, approval, appreciation)
5
kudos(noun, expression, increase, honor, praise)
5
respect(noun, understanding, love, honor, praise)
4
puff(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
3
Brownie points(noun, expression, praise, approval, acclaim)
3
esteem(noun, support, order, charge, understanding)
3
plaudits(noun, praise, approval, stroke, acclaim)
3
rave(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
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