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
David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Among the industry figures recognized this year is Taeko Saito, Senior VP of business development and strategies, Asia Pacific at EMPIRE, marking her first appearance on the list.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Federal holidays, also referred to as public holidays, are designated by Congress and recognized by the government.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The Amazon is globally recognized as a major forest basin and biodiversity hotspot, but international audiences might not know that tens of millions of people also call the Amazon home.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In the decades since Elvis' death, his life has been recognized by some 20 million travelers.
—John Beifuss, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The event also recognized women veterans representing cities throughout southeast Michigan, including Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Detroit.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Widely recognized for her performance opposite Lindsay Lohan in Nancy Meyers’ Disney classic The Parent Trap, Hendrix just recently made another appearance alongside Lohan in Disney’s summer hit Freakier Friday.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Frehley was set to attend this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, where Kiss are being recognized.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
But along the way, some of that Bloomingdale’s DNA that made the store stand out, particularly the flagship, an internationally recognized, must-see destination with a global appeal, got lost.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Among the industry figures recognized this year is Taeko Saito, Senior VP of business development and strategies, Asia Pacific at EMPIRE, marking her first appearance on the list.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Federal holidays, also referred to as public holidays, are designated by Congress and recognized by the government.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The Amazon is globally recognized as a major forest basin and biodiversity hotspot, but international audiences might not know that tens of millions of people also call the Amazon home.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In the decades since Elvis' death, his life has been recognized by some 20 million travelers.
—John Beifuss, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The event also recognized women veterans representing cities throughout southeast Michigan, including Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Detroit.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Widely recognized for her performance opposite Lindsay Lohan in Nancy Meyers’ Disney classic The Parent Trap, Hendrix just recently made another appearance alongside Lohan in Disney’s summer hit Freakier Friday.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Frehley was set to attend this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, where Kiss are being recognized.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
Adjective
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Marcel Marceau became a global sensation with his signature character Bip the Clown, his expressive silence and artistic mastery transforming mime into a respected art form.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Since becoming a major star in the genre circa 1990, Gill has become one of the most respected figures in the history of country music, with a long run of chart successes and accolades to back that up, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame back in 2007.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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How gentle and precious to be understood.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honored bands like Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tracey McLeod honored me with an opportunity to partner with her on aggressively growing the Branded Division business, with a focus on the Reebok brand and the license, Weebok by Reebok.—
Jennie Bell,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But the collective 2,700 horsepower delivers a top speed of 36 knots, which is very respectable for a 71-foot luxury motoryacht.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Syracuse started the season a respectable 3-1, with its only loss in its first four games being its season opener against Tennessee in Atlanta.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The president worked with Gifford Pinchot—the US Forest Service’s first leader—on a publicity campaign in this realm, and came to appoint a commission in 1903 that held public hearings and investigations the president knew would grab headlines.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Not the loss of titles, or the connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and of course, not how long the royal family knew about it without doing anything.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two-time Ivy League graduate and distinguished attorney has already penned multiple books that topped The New York Times bestsellers list.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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One of the world’s most prestigious art events, Miami Art Week began with Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002 and has since grown into a citywide celebration that draws nearly 80,000 art lovers and tastemakers.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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As a result, the job of BBC director general — though certainly prestigious —is also relentless and thankless.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While expeditions in the early 1990s deciphered crucial insights into the ship’s final moments, one expedition drew sharp criticism after a crewman’s body was found.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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All these tropes — gaydar and girls without it — make for easier narratives, but the presumption that the codes of the heart can be deciphered on the body is one that, outside the world of absurdist comedy — and probably sometimes within it as well — can wound and damage.—
Kelly Foster Lundquist,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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