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
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
She is recognized for her service work teaching digital literacy to protect seniors from cybercrime.
—Time Pr, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Creative Arts Emmys marks the fifth time Love Is Blind has been recognized in the category.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
College athletes gaining a cut of revenue, becoming recognized as employees and forming unions weren’t on the radar screen.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Remember, many board members come from corporate backgrounds where employee wellness is increasingly recognized as essential to business success.
—Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
His writing has been recognized by the Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award, the PEN America Writing for Justice Fellowship, the Center for Fiction Emerging Writers Fellowship, the New America Fellowship, and a fellowship at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, among others.
—Memoir Nation
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Long recognized for its focus on top-tier arthouse world cinema, Menemsha Films was drawn to the project’s artistic and commercial crossover appeal.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Washington recognized a fake from the jump.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
She is recognized for her service work teaching digital literacy to protect seniors from cybercrime.
—Time Pr, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Creative Arts Emmys marks the fifth time Love Is Blind has been recognized in the category.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
College athletes gaining a cut of revenue, becoming recognized as employees and forming unions weren’t on the radar screen.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Remember, many board members come from corporate backgrounds where employee wellness is increasingly recognized as essential to business success.
—Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
His writing has been recognized by the Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award, the PEN America Writing for Justice Fellowship, the Center for Fiction Emerging Writers Fellowship, the New America Fellowship, and a fellowship at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, among others.
—Memoir Nation
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Long recognized for its focus on top-tier arthouse world cinema, Menemsha Films was drawn to the project’s artistic and commercial crossover appeal.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Washington recognized a fake from the jump.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
Adjective
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Ryan Kelly is the new center after a respected nine-year run in Indianapolis (four Pro Bowls).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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MacCallum House – Historic inn in the heart of Mendocino town with charming rooms and a respected restaurant.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now in production, the indie feature stars Dern as steadfast patriarch Gramps, whose daughter Shay (Thompson) is a single mother navigating the ADHD diagnosis of one of her identical twin sons, who shares his medication with his brother in attempt to be understood, sparking an unforgettable summer.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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Christian Siriano has always understood the art of drama.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The following year, Jones was honored with the Tony Lifetime Achievement Award.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But all of that also was punctured in the last Super Bowl, when the Chiefs fell behind 34-0 before putting up some late points to make the final margin appear far more respectable than the game was.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Duke has at least been respectable for some time.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who knew the antidote for my incurable pixie cut envy would be a 13-second video of Kate Middleton?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prine’s health issues of the previous couple of decades were no secret—the throat cancer, the operation for lung cancer, and God knew what else.—
Tom Piazza
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each year, Daniel and HFR present distinguished awards to individuals who are leading innovators in their respective fields.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Storied military career After graduating from North Carolina A&T in 1963 with a degree in engineering physics, Joseph McNeil was commissioned as a second lieutenant through ROTC and began a distinguished Air Force career, according to his university.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The century-old competition, held every four years, is considered as prestigious as a Michelin star—and many award-winning chefs have earned both.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nick grew up playing Australian Rules Football, which includes both kicking and handballing, and by his senior year of high school was playing at the Brisbane Lions Academy in the Australian Football League, the sport’s most prestigious organization.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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