recognition ceremony
Honor-bestowing occasion
A recognition ceremony is a formal event honoring achievements, service, or milestones.
Schools hold recognition ceremonies for graduates or honor students.
Workplaces hold them for retiring employees or award recipients.
The format typically involves speeches, the presentation of certificates or awards, and acknowledgment before an assembled audience: The company's annual recognition ceremony celebrates outstanding performance.
- awardHonor given for merit
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- black tieFormal evening dress code
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
standing ovation · trophy · gold medal · medal · achievement · lifetime achievement · stage · podium · plaque · certificate · acknowledgment · tribute · guest of honor · ovation · recipient · gala · distinction · commendation
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Proceeding examining alleged misconduct
court-martial · public shaming · dishonorable discharge · sentencing hearing · censure
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Frequented gathering place
backyard barbecue · potluck · chance encounter · happy hour · water cooler chat
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Deliberate dismissive rejection
damnatio memoriae · cold shoulder · anonymity · obscurity · neglect
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