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
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Even though 2025 writing/directing nominees Hacks, Abbott, and The Bear should all draw plenty of support once again, both the Writing for a Comedy and Directing for a Comedy categories have recognized at least one first-year show in 11 of the last 12 years.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
The symptoms women most commonly recognized as perimenopausal were hot flashes (71%), sleep problems (68%) and weight gain (65%).
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Coscia and Hook were two of the 36 individuals recognized on Friday at the state’s annual State Employee Medal of Valor Ceremony for taking courageous action in life-or-death situations.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The students recognized a nutritional void.
—Chris Wragge, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The California republic lasted 25 days and was never recognized by another nation.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
The museum’s Boston campus includes the African Meeting House, widely recognized as the oldest surviving Black church building in the United States, as well as the adjacent Abiel Smith School, which was built in 1835 for Black students.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 June 2026
Land also recognized the Crown Point High School community by singling out Kaitlin Flewelling for her community service of 254 hours and Aiden Hielema for 226 hours.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Verb
The honorees included Mathieu Lupien as the inaugural recipient of the Mathieu Lupien Technology Advisory Volunteer of the Year Award, and six Standing Ovation recipients recognized for achievements in personal financial planning and technology advisory services.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Even though 2025 writing/directing nominees Hacks, Abbott, and The Bear should all draw plenty of support once again, both the Writing for a Comedy and Directing for a Comedy categories have recognized at least one first-year show in 11 of the last 12 years.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 June 2026
The symptoms women most commonly recognized as perimenopausal were hot flashes (71%), sleep problems (68%) and weight gain (65%).
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Coscia and Hook were two of the 36 individuals recognized on Friday at the state’s annual State Employee Medal of Valor Ceremony for taking courageous action in life-or-death situations.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The students recognized a nutritional void.
—Chris Wragge, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The California republic lasted 25 days and was never recognized by another nation.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
The museum’s Boston campus includes the African Meeting House, widely recognized as the oldest surviving Black church building in the United States, as well as the adjacent Abiel Smith School, which was built in 1835 for Black students.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 June 2026
Land also recognized the Crown Point High School community by singling out Kaitlin Flewelling for her community service of 254 hours and Aiden Hielema for 226 hours.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
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San Juan, Puerto RicoAP — Armed men in Haiti have kidnapped James Boyard, cabinet director of the Defense Ministry and a highly respected security expert who also serves as inspector general of Haiti’s police, a person with the knowledge of the situation said Saturday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Nobody would have predicted the historic 4-1 dismantling of a respected Paraguay team that had beaten Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in the World Cup qualifying round.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Verb
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That disconnect weakens trust and makes customers feel less understood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Professionalism, in the sense that Brian understood it, was nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Yet many of the women honored at this year's Tony Awards chose to redirect attention elsewhere.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The morning after he was honored by the Rotary Club, Cole discussed his life, including his memories of the Great Depression, during an interview with The Sacramento Bee at a senior home in Land Park.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Given the Scottish team featured Kenny Dalglish, Denis Law, Billy Bremner and Joe Jordan, that was a relatively respectable result.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Being on man time and being respectable.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2026
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And then there was a whole separate conversation with Meija, who nobody knew anything about.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Mobutu Sese Seko knew the value of sport.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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In 2014, he was selected to receive a lifetime achievement award for distinguished achievement in television direction from the Directors Guild of America.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Patriotism And Nationalism Are Not Identical Political philosophers and historians have long distinguished patriotism from nationalism.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 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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What that should lead to is Gable defeating Penta, one of the greatest lucha libre stars of all-time, for the prestigious Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Life Ahead which represented a return to the screen for Ponti’s legendary mother, Sophia Loren who received Italy’s prestigious David di Donatello Award for Best Actress.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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