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
The Gulf of Finland is under the cognizance of Finland (within its 12 nautical miles of territorial water), Sweden, Estonia and Russia.
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Eric Tegler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Courts must take cognizance.
—Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 29 Sep. 2021
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.
—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
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Eric Tegler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Courts must take cognizance.
—Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 29 Sep. 2021
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.
—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
See all Example Sentences for cognizance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognizance
Noun
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Perception: situational awareness of the vehicle surroundings including obstacles and other racecars is especially important in multi-car races.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Do Good Weekend celebration centered on a classical concert, blood drive and food drive to raise money and awareness about food-insecure families battling illness.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Friends influence your behavior because of proximity and familiarity. 5.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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That gives him some familiarity with Bears general manager Ryan Poles and President/CEO Kevin Warren.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Barron's Political Involvement This is not the first time Barron has captured attention.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The attention to detail was impressive; superb fabrications, modern cuts but with a timeless approach to wardrobe building.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Wilson was an acquaintance of Dakota’s extended family and said her actions were neither planned nor malicious.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Most of its current users are friends and acquaintances of the founders.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Teach your child mindfulness skills Another effective way to pause and cool off is by practicing mindfulness.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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Yet in moments of great trauma, practicing mindfulness can be particularly challenging.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Source: Glyn Evans Sometimes, trips come with sensory experiences that other travelers don’t normally have.—
MaryLou Costa, contributor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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In a September 2022 interview with Fox News, Dean explained that his own experience being adopted by his dad helped inform his choice to choose fatherhood over his career.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some people may have an anaphylactic reaction, which is a medical emergency, and may include symptoms such as swelling of the tongue or throat, wheezing, difficulty breathing, dizziness and loss of consciousness.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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This crystal can help this Air sign connect to higher realms of consciousness, facilitating deep exploration while inspiring new perspectives.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Cognizance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognizance. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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