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
Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Five months earlier, Johnson-Swartz had been recognized as one of seven finalists for the Colorado Teacher of the Year.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Black, who had tried for three years to get an appointment at Italy’s Miami consulate to have her citizenship recognized, quit her job in sales, ended her lease, and sold her possessions to move.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
It must also be recognized that in order to be playing meaningful games in September and playing at all in October, the Padres need to win enough games before then.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The good food and friendly service has been recognized by Texas Highways Magazine for best breakfast and best restaurant in Texas.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Researchers have long recognized that climate change intensifies heat waves.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
In that national vote, Ejiofor was recognized as only an honorable mention.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Scientists have increasingly recognized that sharks, once viewed as largely solitary creatures, have relatively complex social bonds.
—Brady Dennis The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
When Huston met Edwards during the 2026 NBA All Star Weekend, Edwards recognized Huston and even brought up the Rondo video.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Five months earlier, Johnson-Swartz had been recognized as one of seven finalists for the Colorado Teacher of the Year.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Black, who had tried for three years to get an appointment at Italy’s Miami consulate to have her citizenship recognized, quit her job in sales, ended her lease, and sold her possessions to move.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
It must also be recognized that in order to be playing meaningful games in September and playing at all in October, the Padres need to win enough games before then.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The good food and friendly service has been recognized by Texas Highways Magazine for best breakfast and best restaurant in Texas.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Researchers have long recognized that climate change intensifies heat waves.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
In that national vote, Ejiofor was recognized as only an honorable mention.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Scientists have increasingly recognized that sharks, once viewed as largely solitary creatures, have relatively complex social bonds.
—Brady Dennis The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
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One of the city's most respected chefs, Lawrence was previously at the acclaimed restaurant North of Bourbon.—
Adam Sachs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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One of the nation’s oldest and most respected high school baseball showcases, the Lions Tournament has been a rite of spring in San Diego for decades.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Major decisions about land use, tax incentives, and infrastructure were largely finalized before most community members fully understood the project’s scale—which has also grown into a much larger build-out than originally planned.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Halifax understood the ancient truth that, in politics, the lows are lower than the highs are high.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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The plaques, which were more than 100 years old, honored many people including ministers from the early 1800s and American Revolutionary soldiers.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Dodgers relievers honored Vesia and his family during the World Series by writing his number on their caps.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Washington recorded a respectable 20 reps on the bench press and also looked extremely quick during the 40-yard dash.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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Voters do occasionally notice who's actually on the ballot, and Democrats are serving up a semi-respectable offering.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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During opening arguments, Mark Lanier presented the jury internal company documents from Meta and YouTube that showed tech executives knew of and discussed the negative effects of their products on children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Meta has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years over its handling of child and teen safety, spurred in part by whistleblower testimony before Congress in 2021 that alleged the company knew its products could be harmful but refused to act.—
Diana Novak Jones,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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About Christopher Jackson Jackson has built a distinguished Broadway career spanning nearly three decades.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Each episode offers intimate, in-depth conversations with distinguished voices from across the literary landscape—about their lives, their work, and the ideas that shape both.—
Jarrett Earnest,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Restaurant owners express elation, hoping the prestigious nod will elevate their cultural heritage and inspire others to seek out authentic cuisines.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Barnes International launched a similar division in 2023 to offer yacht brokerage, management, and charter services alongside its global portfolio of prestigious properties.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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