1
as in awareness
a state of being aware
take cognizance of what is happening
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2
as in familiarity
knowledge gained by personal experience
seemed to have no cognizance of last night's events
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Recent Examples of cognizance
In this scene — one of, if not the best in the film — Russell’s sweet face travels from pining to cognizance to outright fear, and just like that, Russell cements herself as a star in the making.
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Vulture, 29 Dec. 2022
Your in-the-moment cognizance of your hand’s location proves that neural signals must reach your brain extremely quickly.
—Bob Berman, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2014
Her cognizance of her husband’s changing nature is as much a part of the story as her disdain for his narcissistic drinking buddy.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2022
Mozgala, who has been with his role since the play’s 2016 premiere at Williamstown Theatre Festival, is a wry charm attack as John, with an air of confidence and cognizance of both his privilege and limitations.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 3 Oct. 2022
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Vulture, 29 Dec. 2022
Your in-the-moment cognizance of your hand’s location proves that neural signals must reach your brain extremely quickly.
—Bob Berman, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2014
Her cognizance of her husband’s changing nature is as much a part of the story as her disdain for his narcissistic drinking buddy.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2022
Mozgala, who has been with his role since the play’s 2016 premiere at Williamstown Theatre Festival, is a wry charm attack as John, with an air of confidence and cognizance of both his privilege and limitations.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 3 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognizance
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Similarly, another biopharma company, through its localized social media campaigns in Southeast Asia, has fostered greater patient awareness about rare diseases, using Instagram reels and Facebook live sessions to demystify complex medical information.Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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And both have brought awareness to the condition and provided valuable representation in different ways.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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This is familiarity and extravagance at the same time.Andy Wang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, household names have been increasingly speaking out about their personal use of these drugs, which increases familiarity and curiosity among the public.Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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But women, in particular, are paying close attention to Trump’s early decision-making.Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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No matter what park or scenic area catches your attention in 2025, chances are your RV of choice can be delivered to you.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Police are questioning a former acquaintance of the victim for the Thursday night murder inside the victim’s Dongan Hills home.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to documents reviewed by PEOPLE, Kennedy recalled leaving a nightclub with Rose and a group of acquaintances for his hotel suite.Stacy Lambe, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Other Mindfulness Techniques Somatic exercises include various mindfulness practices.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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Stress Speed Lack of mindfulness Start with a Mindset Shift Fernandez suggests that leaders make inclusion practical and focus on micro-behaviors, starting with a mindset shift.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Egypt's extended experience in peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere provides crucial support to the counterterrorism capabilities of the Somali armed forces and the concerted efforts of the Somali government and people to rebuild their country.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kudrow said that all of her Friends castmates — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Perry — made her viewing experience endlessly enjoyable.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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That they are clearly marooned at an undeveloped level of consciousness is no excuse at all.James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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More serious signs of an allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can include swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Cognizance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognizance. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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