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
Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
While many businesses offer Valentine’s Day promotions or special events, the day is not officially recognized by the federal government.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Tress surely recognized himself in all these men, from the saddest shrinking violet to the happy flasher with nothing under his trenchcoat but pants cut off just above the knees.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
What has been hardest is seeing ordinary lives, families, young people, civilians slowly reduced to headlines or abstractions, rather than recognized as individuals living under immense and sustained pressure.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
In 2021, the global significance of tatreez was recognized by UNESCO, when it was added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a safeguarding measure to ensure its preservation.
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
The golf course has been recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in part for its efforts to racially integrate in the 1940s.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
As a global authority in executive coaching, his notable career highlights include being recognized as one of the Middle East’s most influential voices in leadership, a three-time TEDx speaker, and a Professor of Strategic Management at Monarch Business School in Switzerland.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Johannes Simon/Getty Images The larger point of the travel, though, is Newsom continuing his effort to be recognized as Democrats' highest-profile counter to the president, this time with a global emphasis.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Long considered lost — overlooked, neglected and nearly irretrievably altered over time — it was lovingly restored by designer Trina Turk and her late husband, Jonathan Skow, and recognized as an early Lautner in 2014.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
While many businesses offer Valentine’s Day promotions or special events, the day is not officially recognized by the federal government.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Tress surely recognized himself in all these men, from the saddest shrinking violet to the happy flasher with nothing under his trenchcoat but pants cut off just above the knees.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
What has been hardest is seeing ordinary lives, families, young people, civilians slowly reduced to headlines or abstractions, rather than recognized as individuals living under immense and sustained pressure.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
In 2021, the global significance of tatreez was recognized by UNESCO, when it was added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a safeguarding measure to ensure its preservation.
—Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
The golf course has been recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in part for its efforts to racially integrate in the 1940s.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
As a global authority in executive coaching, his notable career highlights include being recognized as one of the Middle East’s most influential voices in leadership, a three-time TEDx speaker, and a Professor of Strategic Management at Monarch Business School in Switzerland.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Johannes Simon/Getty Images The larger point of the travel, though, is Newsom continuing his effort to be recognized as Democrats' highest-profile counter to the president, this time with a global emphasis.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
Adjective
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In an exclusive guest column for Deadline, the respected industry vet gives his take on the current entertainment market.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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As stated, this proposal was presented by the mediators, who are some of the most respected and experienced neutral negotiators, after months of bargaining.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It must be understood that historical references to this team are like prompts on an online dating profile — not under any circumstances to be taken seriously, but a fun jumping off point.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The complication is not well understood but appears to be the result of the virus prompting the immune system to attack a certain protein that some brain cells produce.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Michael Patrick King will be honored at next month’s Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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When a union and management develop a routine or custom, there are expectations that routine or custom will be honored going forward.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Range is respectable for the segment, too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2026
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Berlinale competitor Dust unfolds a didactic parable, written by Angelo Tijssens (Close), that revolves around two outwardly respectable but privately panicking Flemish business partners, Geert (Arieh Worthalter) and Luc (Jan Hammenecker).—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Company executives knew idle transmission lines could spark wildfires.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The skate, a shark relative that looks like a stingray, was no surprise since scientists already knew their range extended that far south.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Folks rolled into the Mercury Theater, then under the management of Michael Cullen, who conveniently owned the Irish pub next door, replete with a distinguished meatloaf.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mike McCarthy, Pittsburgh Steelers (13 points) The Steelers summoned the 62-year-old Pittsburgh native after his one-year sabbatical, and McCarthy will continue his distinguished coaching tour after leading the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys earlier in his career.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 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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For this most prestigious honor of the Those Who Excel awards, recipients have demonstrated a significant commitment to equity and student success, regularly collaborate to create positive school cultures and serve as lifelong learners who inspire the broader community, according to the ISBE.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Jackson Hole native won one of the most prestigious races at the Games, as the downhill is sort of like the 100-m dash at the Summer Games.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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