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
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Scott has been recognized at the national level, too, with presidential appointments from both former President Barack Obama and current President Joe Biden, and earned a lifetime achievement award from Biden last year.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
He is recognized for movies like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Fight Club, among others.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
This is another great view of how early Milano recognized the play compared to his teammates.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
According to the release, the person who called police had been alerted to a man at their door by the doorbell camera, and the caller recognized the man as 44-year-old neighbor Budden.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
As the other five Bills defenders all remain in traffic not realizing the play is heading in the other direction quickly enough, Milano already recognized the fake pitch, shifted his weight and exploded toward the way Rodgers was rolling, seeing Adams about to be the target in the flat.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
More than 1,200 Britons have been recognized and are set to receive royal accolades for their work in a variety of industries in the 2025 honors list.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
In addition to her work as a designer, Versace has acquired A-list popularity on social media, and is widely recognized for her philanthropic work, her support of the marginalized and her initiatives to sustain the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
Three high school students recognized him and contacted police.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Scott has been recognized at the national level, too, with presidential appointments from both former President Barack Obama and current President Joe Biden, and earned a lifetime achievement award from Biden last year.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
He is recognized for movies like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Fight Club, among others.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
This is another great view of how early Milano recognized the play compared to his teammates.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
According to the release, the person who called police had been alerted to a man at their door by the doorbell camera, and the caller recognized the man as 44-year-old neighbor Budden.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
As the other five Bills defenders all remain in traffic not realizing the play is heading in the other direction quickly enough, Milano already recognized the fake pitch, shifted his weight and exploded toward the way Rodgers was rolling, seeing Adams about to be the target in the flat.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
More than 1,200 Britons have been recognized and are set to receive royal accolades for their work in a variety of industries in the 2025 honors list.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
In addition to her work as a designer, Versace has acquired A-list popularity on social media, and is widely recognized for her philanthropic work, her support of the marginalized and her initiatives to sustain the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
Verb
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Tantric Buddhism understood this, and reminders of mortality abound in its art, in images of skeletons and corpses, and in portraits of deities associated with death.—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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More Stores But it is understood that the disposal of De Beers, one way or another, will proceed, as will a plan to grow the retail arm of the business through the opening of more stores with the aim being to grow from 40 De Beers outlets today to 100 around the world.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There’s no denying that the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am muscle car tipped the scale toward kitsch, adding flares, spoilers, and a set of cringeworthy decals—available as of 1973 as a $55 option—to an otherwise respectable design.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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Zeller was taken ahead of the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Steven Adams, a pair of big men who’ve had more than respectable careers.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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From September 25-28, the Windy City hosts Chicago Gourmet one of the nation’s most distinguished food festivals.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Developers feed their chatbot models on a torrent of material, much of it scraped from the web — everything from distinguished literary works to random babbling — as well as collections holding millions of books, articles, scientific papers and the like, some of it copyrighted.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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One starting point is seeking international students in the U.S. Students from around the world come to the U.S. to study AI and machine learning at prestigious schools.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The film recently received the prestigious Sydney Film Prize at the 72nd Sydney Film Festival.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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This morning’s must reads L.A.’s Rollin’ 60s Crips: The rise of a notorious gang and its reputed boss ‘Big U.’ The Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips have a reputation for violence, sometimes even against fellow members.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even the reputed permabear who fears a debt crisis is coming believes the best option for the average investor is to simply buy and hold the S&P 500 for the long haul, adding to your position when the market falls.—
Will Daniel,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2024
Verb
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According to Franceinfo, the cause of the outage may be foul play with two arson acts reported overnight and several power lines pylons were discovered to have been sawn off in the Alpes-Maritimes.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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His team had sawed a rather large, round hole into the top of a young woman’s skull the day before.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Markets like Europe and Asia’s in particular have really appreciated the sports tourer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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An adult/older teen home without any other pets would be appreciated.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The sooner that is realized, the easier all paths become.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This is an interesting case as many of the initial trailers had very positive ratios, but the more gameplay was shown off and people realized just how much this was a live service looter shooter, fan support evaporated.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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