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Recent Examples of cognizance Outside of vaginoplasty, there’s no procedure where cognizance of touch response is as integral to surgical success. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025 If the goals of the administration require a lack of cognizance about human rights, then the goals of the administration are in conflict with human rights. Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2025 This requires a level of surrender, and the cognizance that certain circumstances are simply beyond our control. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 One interception begets another because of a certain fresh cognizance that makes for a catalyst. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cognizance
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Noun
  • His awareness — and selflessness — played in Daniel Munoz for Palace’s goal.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Heather spoke with Richard Propes, an activist, minister and cancer survivor who invited a crew to document his Tenderness Tour, a wheelchair journey that raises awareness for vulnerable communities.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Anyone with even a passing familiarity with the Food Network (or food media in general) has at least heard of Ina Garten.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Being away from their owners, sudden changes in diet and routine, or a lack of familiarity can cause cats to be stressed and anxious.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The sequel, set for October 2026, centers on a young Facebook engineer named Frances Haugen (played by Mikey Madison) who teams up with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz (Jeremy Allen White) on a risky mission to bring attention to Facebook’s biggest secrets.
    Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Mamdani is going to be the mayor of their district, of their -- of their city, and that's why there's so much attention on this.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In our studies, people who engaged in collaborative riffing with new acquaintances felt significantly closer and more connected.
    Maya Rossignac-Milon Erica Boothby, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Sanford Boye met Ringel through mutual acquaintances.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Beyond the basics, regular physical activity, mindfulness and yoga can also help.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
  • To stay grounded, Stueland practices mindfulness and prioritizes exercise.
    Harriet Taylor, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That move raised questions, in part, because Carpenter had less than a year of experience in hospital administration.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Located on the southwestern shore of Keuka Lake, the winery offers an amazing visitor experience and was recently rated one of the Top 5 Best Tasting Rooms in America by USA Today.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Kingsley Moghalu, a former presidential candidate from Nigeria and a public policy expert, told CNN that these movements signify a growing consciousness among young people of their political power.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Participants will explore the magical interplay between the universe and the human body, diving into discussions about creation, consciousness, and how the cosmos mirrors the infinite potential of the human mind.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Cognizance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognizance. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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