Synonyms of recognized

recognized 1 of 2

adjective

as in respected

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge

recognized experts on stem cell research

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respected
• respectable
• distinguished
• prestigious
• reputed
• reputable
• esteemed
• renowned
• name
• estimable
• worthy
• prominent
• famous
• honorable
• honored
• celebrated
• creditable
• famed
• venerable
• good
• notable
• praiseworthy
• illustrious
• well-known
• redoubtable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disreputable
• unknown
• shadowy
• obscure
• shady
• seedy
• undistinguished
• no-name

recognized

2 of 2

verb

past tense of recognize

1

as in understood

to have a clear idea of

finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost

Synonyms & Similar Words

• understood
• knew
• comprehended
• deciphered
• saw
• appreciated
• grasped
• realized
• discerned
• perceived
• sensed
• got
• conceived
• apprehended
• made
• registered
• assimilated
• seized
• beheld
• decoded
• dug
• caught on (to)
• intuited
• made out
• caught
• picked up on
• tumbled (to)
• savvied
• grokked
• cognized
• twigged
• compassed
• absorbed
• cottoned (to or on to)
• digested
• fathomed
• penetrated
• took in
• pierced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• misunderstood
• misinterpreted
• misconstrued
• misread
• mistook
• misconceived
• misapprehended
• misperceived

2

as in honored

to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration

an awards banquet to recognize local heroes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honored
• credited
• thanked
• celebrated
• congratulated
• feted
• acknowledged
• commemorated
• commended
• cited
• praised
• saluted
• complimented
• applauded
• extolled
• lauded
• hailed
• cheered
• acclaimed
• touted
• memorialized
• observed
• laureated
• glorified
• felicitated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shamed
• humbled
• discredited
• humiliated
• dishonored
• disgraced
• maligned
• slandered
• defamed
• condemned
• denounced
• libeled
• hissed
• jeered
• hooted
• booed
• damned
• censured
• ridiculed
• mocked
• bad-mouthed
• reprobated
• slighted
• put down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recognized

Verb

The free festival blends nationally recognized performers, local artists, youth musicians, international food, art and community activities into a celebration of the people and traditions that have shaped American music. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Anthropic said the earliest incident of its models breaching another organization was from April, and that none of the organizations recognized they had been hacked. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Courtney, an Army veteran who served with the 1st Ranger Battalion, immediately recognized the severity of his injury. — Tori Mason, CBS News, 31 July 2026

The top boys program and top girls program in each class also will be recognized, along with a top school in each region. — Chip Saye, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Additionally, the Jandrucko campus has been locally and nationally recognized for its unique, immersive curriculum, receiving an H-E-B Excellence in Education Award last year as the state’s top pre-K campus. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

The company reported $450 million in legal accruals related to the trial, including the $280 million in settlements, which were recognized in its first quarter. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

The slate mixes feature debuts from emerging filmmakers with new projects from directors already recognized on the festival circuit. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026

However, funding for surveillance and response capacity remains widely recognized as a cornerstone for effective outbreak control. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026