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
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
He was recognized in the Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category five times between 1995 and 1999.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Federal holidays are established public holidays recognized by the federal government.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
Walter Leal steps forward The letter’s driving force is Walter Leal, a biochemist at UC Davis recognized internationally for his pioneering work on insect chemical communication.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Miss Redacted said her clip had drawn mostly supportive reactions, but recognized some parents' opinions.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The Arlington team was recognized by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association with an Eclipse Award, the first ever awarded to a racetrack, less than a month following a devastating fire.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Golding was 11 years into his successful travel host career when one major Hollywood director found his clips on YouTube and recognized his star power.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
On top of that, iconic and culturally relevant brands want to stand for something and be recognized for it.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
George recognized the uneven fundraising field that remains in the wake of the House settlement.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
He was recognized in the Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category five times between 1995 and 1999.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Federal holidays are established public holidays recognized by the federal government.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
Walter Leal steps forward The letter’s driving force is Walter Leal, a biochemist at UC Davis recognized internationally for his pioneering work on insect chemical communication.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Miss Redacted said her clip had drawn mostly supportive reactions, but recognized some parents' opinions.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The Arlington team was recognized by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association with an Eclipse Award, the first ever awarded to a racetrack, less than a month following a devastating fire.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Golding was 11 years into his successful travel host career when one major Hollywood director found his clips on YouTube and recognized his star power.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
On top of that, iconic and culturally relevant brands want to stand for something and be recognized for it.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
Adjective
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Joining forces with another Detroit native, the highly respected and Grammy-winning Kenyatta, should yield deeply grooving results.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Allen is one of the most respected defensive coordinators in the country after leading an elite Nittany Lions D the last few years.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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But more than anything, Thomas was among the rare fans in attendance Sunday who understood exactly what professional athletes feel when they are traded, waived, fired, told they are no longer wanted.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The psychology behind this obsession One key reason for this fascination is their desire to feel understood and to connect with a broader group of people.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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The future of Maryland wine is being written in real time, and we're honored to be part of the story.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Spirit said wages and benefits will continue to be paid and honored for those employed by the airline, including contractors.—
Shivansh Tiwary,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Swag itself opened with a respectable 163,000 overall units back in July despite having few physical album sales since his physical units hadn’t shipped out yet.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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And at least Brentford’s human-rights record is respectable.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration knew the identities of the people in the vessel.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Apart from a few childhood friends, his wife, Rosemary Hobor, knew him the longest, but shares generalizations more than revealing anecdotes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Following compilation, our expert panel of distinguished cloud industry veterans conducts the evaluation and ranking process, with these leaders also empowered to suggest additional companies for consideration.—
Bessemer Venture Partners,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, distinguished Russian navy crew members assigned to the Yasen-M-class cruise missile submarine Krasnoyarsk were awarded medals and promoted to higher military ranks.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Taylor Swift, Beyoncé Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, The Weeknd and Lady Gaga, who led the pack in 2025 with 12 total nominations, were all nominated in for the prestigious artist of the year award.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ferrari Given his name, Adam Driver was seemingly predestined to play the man behind the world's most prestigious sports car.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Metabolism has grown into one of the biggest buzzwords in the wellness industry — a tricky code that, if deciphered, is believed to unlock the secrets of weight loss and overall health.—
Lauren Kim,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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