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 kneeling had angered some in the FBI but was also understood as a possible de-escalation tactic during a period of protests.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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In Japan, the first of those mills made a respectable 220 hp and 210 ft lbs of torque, while the second made 276 hp and 318 ft lbs of torque.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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And maybe then the tide will turn and Miami’s defense can get back to being respectable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From there, Towanda pressed Tamar about not wanting to film with the group, a question Tamar brushed off, hinting that her sisters already knew the reason why.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Police believe the shooter and victim knew each other and that the shooting had been the direct result of an escalating argument.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Raimondo, now a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, did not reply to an email seeking comment.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Leaf, a distinguished diplomatic fellow with the Middle East Institute, told Fox News Digital about her initial contact with Shara right after HTS overthrew Assad.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After Sade arrives at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy, the school year takes a turn when her roommate vanishes and another student winds up dead — putting Sade and her roommate’s friend, Baz, on the case.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Lawrence joins a prestigious list of Donostia Award recipients.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many of which have yet to be deciphered.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 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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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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