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
Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Legislation in 2009 that extended self-government to Greenland also recognized a right to independence under international law, an option favored by a majority of Greenlanders.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The wishlist roundups all accolades recognized in Michelin guides, James Beard Awards, New York Times lists, Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants and Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Cordell's work has been recognized countless times, including as Best of the Year selections by the New York Times, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The keynote speaker for the event is nationally recognized educator and author Kittie Weston-Knauer.
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Several lawmakers recognized the historic nature of Limón’s ascension.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Although some have criticized Scott’s donation to the Solidaire Network, she’s also been widely recognized as one of the most profound philanthropists in the past few years.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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
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But state officials have previously recognized the lack of diversity in apprenticeship programs.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Legislation in 2009 that extended self-government to Greenland also recognized a right to independence under international law, an option favored by a majority of Greenlanders.
—Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The wishlist roundups all accolades recognized in Michelin guides, James Beard Awards, New York Times lists, Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants and Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Cordell's work has been recognized countless times, including as Best of the Year selections by the New York Times, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The keynote speaker for the event is nationally recognized educator and author Kittie Weston-Knauer.
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Several lawmakers recognized the historic nature of Limón’s ascension.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Although some have criticized Scott’s donation to the Solidaire Network, she’s also been widely recognized as one of the most profound philanthropists in the past few years.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
Adjective
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And Fisher, then one of the more respected economists in the nation, decided to make a bold prediction that would prove to have comically bad timing.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Kentucky native was a highly respected immunologist for local companies Abbott and Baxter and one of the few Black women to be awarded a patent in the sciences.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
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Over the course of his career, he has been honored by the Cannes, Berlin and Venice film festivals, as well as the Golden Globes, SAG Awards and major critics’ groups.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beavers said the evening meetings have a speaker, honored guests and various activities, including 50/50 prizes and cash drawings.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
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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 10 Jan. 2026.
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