national recognition
Widespread public acknowledgment
National recognition is widespread acknowledgment or fame across an entire country, as opposed to merely local or regional awareness.
A restaurant might have a loyal neighborhood following, but national recognition comes when food critics and magazines take notice.
The phrase often appears in contexts of achievement: The program gained national recognition for its innovative approach.
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- claim to fameDistinguishing accomplishment or feature
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- rising starEmerging person of promise
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- honorsmedal, award, trophy, certificate, prize
national recognitionfacelessness
Absence of distinguishing identity
namelessness · lack of recognition · neglect · disregard · invisibility
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