1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
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as in to honor
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 recognize
Anyone who has worked in or observed the media industry for the last couple of decades will recognize and be repulsed by nepo-baby Jay, who is undeniably villainous.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Woman’s Club recognizes students’ success Three exceptional young women were recently recognized as the 2026 Inspirational Young Woman Award recipients by members of the Woman’s Club of Orange.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
But there is a difference between recognizing that reality and reducing it to the language of transaction.
—Atom Ariola, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to the 100 companies featured on the list, TIME unveils the TIME100 Companies Impact Awards—recognizing five standout companies making meaningful contributions in the fields of AI, Health, Sustainability, Equality, and Culture.
—Time Pr, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Woman’s Club recognizes students’ success Three exceptional young women were recently recognized as the 2026 Inspirational Young Woman Award recipients by members of the Woman’s Club of Orange.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
But there is a difference between recognizing that reality and reducing it to the language of transaction.
—Atom Ariola, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to the 100 companies featured on the list, TIME unveils the TIME100 Companies Impact Awards—recognizing five standout companies making meaningful contributions in the fields of AI, Health, Sustainability, Equality, and Culture.
—Time Pr, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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Brown doesn’t need social media to understand the opportunity at his fingertips.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the 1950s, Walt Disney understood that Disneyland was the necessary lifeline that allowed the Walt Disney Studios to survive the arrival of television.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Stability today comes from honoring both your needs and your responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The actor was honored with the Palm Springs International Film Festival Rising Star Award for his turn in that pic.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Terms of the offer were not immediately known.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Saphier is primarily known for her clinical work and for her role as a contributor to Fox News and Fox Business.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rumors began to circulate that Nelson Mandela was planning a trip to Cuba to thank Fidel Castro for his support during his imprisonment in South Africa, said Ducassi, who asked Chardy to verify it.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Thomas thanked Gary Mayor Eddie Melton for his dedication to increasing homeownership in the city and for advocating for Black residents and families.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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In corporate news, luxury conglomerate and industry bellwether LVMH reported quarterly sales that missed expectations on Monday as the sector begins to decipher the fallout from the war in the Middle East and its impact on stocks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The fact is that recent or older series can gain new footholds with modern viewers who haven’t seen them.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Actor Sarah Jessica Parker was seen walking down the grand staircase at the New York Public Library with Queen Camilla after a literacy event this afternoon.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The sublime—a concept introduced by the first-century philosopher Longinus and later refined by Edmund Burke and Immanuel Kant—rests on an encounter with something too immense or too powerful for the human mind to comprehend fully.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But the story behind how Aurora arrived at this day is hard to comprehend.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Libras can be superficial because the sign is ruled by Venus, which appreciates beauty, as Sarah calls Bonnie out for after her surgery.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Thyme is another plant that doesn't appreciate moisture or humidity.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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