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
Giana Levy, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Many countries have now unilaterally recognized a Palestinian state.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Al Najjar is excelling at her craft, and her commitment to the field was recognized earlier this year when she was awarded the 2025-26 California State University Trustees Award for Outstanding Achievement.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
While not recognized as a federal holiday, it is recognized as a holiday in some cities and states.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Student of the Week offers schools the chance to celebrate teens who have placed in an art, dance or music competition, excelled in a science fair, won an essay contest, received a scholarship, were recognized for their volunteer service, or excelled in some other way.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Trump both moved the embassy and recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which Syria also claims, in his first term.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
His writing has also been recognized nationally in the Associated Press Sports Editors’ writing contest.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
And the restaurant isn’t just being recognized locally.
—Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
The composer, vocalist and arranger was widely recognized for his work that shaped many of Hollywood’s most notable film and TV soundtracks.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Many countries have now unilaterally recognized a Palestinian state.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Al Najjar is excelling at her craft, and her commitment to the field was recognized earlier this year when she was awarded the 2025-26 California State University Trustees Award for Outstanding Achievement.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
While not recognized as a federal holiday, it is recognized as a holiday in some cities and states.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Student of the Week offers schools the chance to celebrate teens who have placed in an art, dance or music competition, excelled in a science fair, won an essay contest, received a scholarship, were recognized for their volunteer service, or excelled in some other way.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Trump both moved the embassy and recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which Syria also claims, in his first term.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
His writing has also been recognized nationally in the Associated Press Sports Editors’ writing contest.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
And the restaurant isn’t just being recognized locally.
—Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
Adjective
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Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Medardo was Manuel's teacher and one of the most respected musicians in the history of cumbia orchestras in Ecuador.—
NPR,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fortunately, Amy Poehler understood the assignment.—
Michael Tedder,
The Atlantic,
12 Oct. 2025
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Here, settler colonialism is understood as a form of environmental injustice, where pollution and degraded landscapes diminish Indigenous quality of life and ability to be in right relationship with the environment.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wide receiver Nikko Remigio, who is making a run for most fashionable Chief this season, also honored his culture in a Barong Tagalog, the national dress of the Philippines.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Woody Allen, who regularly collaborated with Diane Keaton throughout her career, honored the actress following her death in a tribute published on The Free Press.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The latter is a more digestible story for the public, and now the news of an engagement is the most respectable outcome in a time when a Coldplay affair haunted us for weeks.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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The results are respectable given budgetary limits.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While most said the shutdown wasn't affecting them directly, many interviewees knew someone who is a federal worker waiting for their next paycheck.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit, which names AES and John Sonday, alleged the company knew American Sporting Supplies was not following workplace safety laws in the building but failed to take any action.—
Kelly Puente,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The unranked list will recognize a distinguished group of women whose accomplishments have left a mark on the business world and who are paving a path forward.—
Harriet Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program, which officially launched this year under the direction of King, is designed to foster creative interaction between distinguished artists and Thornton students.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Saquon and Congdon posed alongside their daughter on the red carpet before the start of the prestigious ceremony.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Alfred Nobel’s final will outlined the creation of five prestigious awards in physics, chemistry, medicine or physiology, literature, and peace.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many of which have yet to be deciphered.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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In total, 16 metrics were deciphered to rank each state under these dimensions, such as shares of children, teens and adults with different vaccinations, people without health insurance, and many others.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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