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
Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
These refugees were overwhelmingly keen to return to their old homes—a right recognized by the UN in General Assembly Resolution 194 but continuously denied by Israel.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
In a lawsuit filed in the Business Court of Texas, the Mavericks contend they should be recognized as the sole owner of Center Operating Company because of an alleged breach by the Stars.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Unusually vivid dreams and nightmares are also recognized side effects of other prescription medications and even some over-the-counter drugs such as sedating antihistamines.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Park was also recognized with the Auteur Award in front of a packed audience.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The guide also honored sustainability leaders with new Green Star designations, including January in Franklin, recognized for its innovation, leadership, zero-waste kitchen and commitment to local sourcing.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
When the pandemic arrived, Bellotti and Goodman recognized that the growing constituency of people who’d come to hate scientists could also, with the right messaging, be made to hate the fact that scientists experimented on animals.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
But by the end of the 19th century, mathematical greats like Henri Poincaré had recognized the importance of Riemann’s ideas.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
The meeting was widely attended by investment firms, hedge funds, and others interested in future business in Venezuela, said Rafael de la Cruz, the director of the US office of Machado and Edmundo González Urritia, who is recognized by the US as the winner of the last Venezuelan election.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
These refugees were overwhelmingly keen to return to their old homes—a right recognized by the UN in General Assembly Resolution 194 but continuously denied by Israel.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
In a lawsuit filed in the Business Court of Texas, the Mavericks contend they should be recognized as the sole owner of Center Operating Company because of an alleged breach by the Stars.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Unusually vivid dreams and nightmares are also recognized side effects of other prescription medications and even some over-the-counter drugs such as sedating antihistamines.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Park was also recognized with the Auteur Award in front of a packed audience.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The guide also honored sustainability leaders with new Green Star designations, including January in Franklin, recognized for its innovation, leadership, zero-waste kitchen and commitment to local sourcing.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
When the pandemic arrived, Bellotti and Goodman recognized that the growing constituency of people who’d come to hate scientists could also, with the right messaging, be made to hate the fact that scientists experimented on animals.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
But by the end of the 19th century, mathematical greats like Henri Poincaré had recognized the importance of Riemann’s ideas.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
Adjective
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While tech companies are at the forefront of AI, respected creatives are finding ways to form their own ventures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Born in 1950 and raised in Chicago, Morgan became one of the most respected voices in the study of language, identity, and the power of popular culture to shape social discourse.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Helm is understood to be a feature, a concept.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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By freezing and visualizing what happens in the developer, the team turned a long-unsolved, guesswork-heavy process into one that can be seen, understood, and controlled.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This year’s festival also honored a host of industry icons and rising stars.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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During the event, Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be honored with the inaugural Charlie Kirk legacy award.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 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
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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In 2025, the site received a prestigious award from ACTA Gist, recognized as the best archaeological site in Italy.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Tennessee is already a prestigious job in the SEC.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2025.
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