as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
recognized experts on stem cell research
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
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as in honored
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration
an awards banquet to recognize local heroes
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Recent Examples of recognized
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Australia, Canada, and the UK recognized Palestinian statehood over the weekend, with France expected to follow suit Monday ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York.
—semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Benton repeated those driving forces in front of the Fort Worth City Council recently when she was recognized for her contributions to the city.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), while not commenting on whether the tariffs constitute a tax, has also recognized their significance as a source of federal revenue.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
As the annual United Nations General Assembly is held in New York, allies like the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada have recognized a Palestinian state.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Over the last few days, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, France and others recognized Palestine as a sovereign state.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
The Chinese Communist Party was recognized as the only legitimate government in China by the United Nations in 1971.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Robinson was apprehended after his father recognized him in photographs released by authorities, Cox said on Friday.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Catholic Church isn't alone among faith groups in having recognized social media's potential for proselytizing.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Australia, Canada, and the UK recognized Palestinian statehood over the weekend, with France expected to follow suit Monday ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York.
—semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Benton repeated those driving forces in front of the Fort Worth City Council recently when she was recognized for her contributions to the city.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), while not commenting on whether the tariffs constitute a tax, has also recognized their significance as a source of federal revenue.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
As the annual United Nations General Assembly is held in New York, allies like the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada have recognized a Palestinian state.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Over the last few days, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, France and others recognized Palestine as a sovereign state.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
The Chinese Communist Party was recognized as the only legitimate government in China by the United Nations in 1971.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Robinson was apprehended after his father recognized him in photographs released by authorities, Cox said on Friday.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
Adjective
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Her expertise, reputation as a respected educator, and care for her students helped her land the position in 1992.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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Why The Best Leaders Build Both The false choice between being liked and respected misses the point.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The frightening reality is that the true cause of GBS is not fully understood.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The framework is understood to mean that a new company will be created, one where ByteDance will retain a stake of under twenty per cent.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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When Koufax was honored with a statue at Dodger Stadium, Kershaw was the person who spoke.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Among the other influential Black women honored are Mamie Till-Mobley, Shirley Chisholm, Lena Horne, Oprah Winfrey and poet Amanda Gorman.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Microsoft sold its entire stake in Apple six years later, netting a very respectable return.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Tigers are no slouch in the American Conference and have respectable College Football Playoff aspirations.—
Sam Sklar,
Mississippi Clarion Ledger,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The black long-sleeve top was a staple for me, providing a warming base layer that no one knew was there under the right sweater or top.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit contends that county officials knew his property did not contain farm labor housing but proceeded with the search anyway, using the task force as a pretext to bypass warrant requirements and investigate for potential code violations.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The event features a 155-foot-long table adorned with 139 candles and meticulously set with 1,452 pieces of cutlery for 160 distinguished guests, NBC News reported.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Set in Columbus, Indiana, a city known for its unusual concentration of distinguished modern architecture, it’s centered on Casey, a teen-age girl with a difficult family background whose aesthetic passion has been awakened by the city’s masterworks.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now he's also begun to make his mark in Europe, taking home one of the DP World Tour's most prestigious titles in just his second start on the circuit.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Bartolotta has also been inducted into the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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In total, 16 metrics were deciphered to rank each state under these dimensions, such as shares of children, teens and adults with different vaccinations, people without health insurance, and many others.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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