COGNIZANCE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

cognizance

noun

ˈkäg-nə-zən(t)s

Definition of cognizance

as in awareness

a state of being aware take cognizance of what is happening

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in familiarity

knowledge gained by personal experience seemed to have no cognizance of last night's events

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Recent Examples of cognizance How can the federal courts take any cognizance of that in any way at all? — David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026 Even, hoping against hope, if there were such an acceptance of the president’s plan, mere cognizance of history and current realities in the Middle East surely leads us to doubts that the peace could hold. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 Oct. 2025 The two Democrats, Needleman of Essex and Steinberg of Westport, are co-chairman of the Legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee, which has cognizance over PURA. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025 Outside of vaginoplasty, there’s no procedure where cognizance of touch response is as integral to surgical success. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cognizance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognizance

Noun

Their calendars, for instance, encode a sophisticated awareness of astronomical cycles that demands advanced calculations.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains has shown up in a wave of new restrictions globally.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

There are nine players for Norway who play for clubs in England, so there will obviously be familiarity between the sides Saturday.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
El-Sayed, who is forty-one, wore jeans and a tight, black V-neck T-shirt that advertised his familiarity with the bench press; at times, his campaign style is less Bernie and more bro.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

Definition of familiarity

Noun

Hernan Lopez is president of Owl & Co, an advisory firm focused on media and the attention economy.

— Hernan Lopez, Variety, 10 July 2026
Broad panels open the interiors to water and sky, allowing the lake to enter the home without the structure competing for attention.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Many of the hunters witnessed their acquaintances navigating those challenges and struggling with sometimes debilitating symptoms.

— Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 27 June 2026
Their book is a cornucopia of deep insights into the essence of this president based on hundreds of interviews with close aides and acquaintances.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

Definition of acquaintance

Noun

Offered in collaboration with the UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging, this six-week class combines breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

— Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
Food for thought Guests are also offered food for thought in workshops on topics like mindfulness, self-compassion over self-criticism, finding your why and how to get better sleep.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

Don pioneered innovations in projection technology, 3D and large-format filmmaking, and immersive attractions that changed how audiences experience stories.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026
The city’s Thursday night farmer’s market, which the LA Times calls one of the top 10 California experiences, is a great way to kick off a long weekend in San Luis Obispo.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of experience

Noun

No wonder the genre struck a chord with young people; these stories were free, highly bingeable, and—best of all—supposedly autobiographical, offering stream-of-consciousness storytelling straight from the bleeding heart of your fellow postgrad.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Adkins then began stabbing himself with the box cutter and drifting in and out of consciousness, the affidavit states.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Definition of consciousness

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