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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
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as in honoring
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 recognizing
By recognizing those with genuine potential early on, leaders can provide the necessary guidance and mentorship to help young employees develop a strong work ethic and realistic career aspirations.
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Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Ways to celebrate include Airing of Grievances, Feats of Strength and recognizing easily explainable events as Festivus miracles.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Analysts are increasingly recognizing that Apple’s high-margin services business , which includes recurring revenue streams from subscriptions, is key to the stock’s success.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Promote Work-Life Balance; Lead By Example Leaders can avoid sabotaging well-being and productivity by promoting work-life balance, investing in employee development, encouraging open communication and recognizing efforts.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
California is uniquely positioned to address this problem, because the federal Clean Air Act — recognizing California's acute pollution problems and history of regulating emissions — allows the state to set its own, stricter standards.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Sonic spares Shadow and the two make an alliance, with Shadow recognizing the importance of protecting the Earth in Maria’s memory.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Workshops, such as one hosted by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, emphasize strategies such as designating caretakers for children, recognizing the necessity of a judicial warrant and exercising the right to remain silent.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
What’s needed is a shift in perspective about the approachability of suits, recognizing more opportunities to wear them than a few times a year.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Ways to celebrate include Airing of Grievances, Feats of Strength and recognizing easily explainable events as Festivus miracles.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Analysts are increasingly recognizing that Apple’s high-margin services business , which includes recurring revenue streams from subscriptions, is key to the stock’s success.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Promote Work-Life Balance; Lead By Example Leaders can avoid sabotaging well-being and productivity by promoting work-life balance, investing in employee development, encouraging open communication and recognizing efforts.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
California is uniquely positioned to address this problem, because the federal Clean Air Act — recognizing California's acute pollution problems and history of regulating emissions — allows the state to set its own, stricter standards.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Sonic spares Shadow and the two make an alliance, with Shadow recognizing the importance of protecting the Earth in Maria’s memory.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Workshops, such as one hosted by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, emphasize strategies such as designating caretakers for children, recognizing the necessity of a judicial warrant and exercising the right to remain silent.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
What’s needed is a shift in perspective about the approachability of suits, recognizing more opportunities to wear them than a few times a year.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizing
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American Baptist missionaries in the 1800s converted Indians and Burmese to the faith, and churches in the Milwaukee area are seeing the effects of those conversions today, especially among Burmese refugees.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Despite seeing their four-game win streak broken, quarterback Baker Mayfield and coach Todd Bowles agree the Bucs will be ready to finish the season strong.Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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While not apt for swimming, this more dramatic side of the island is worth appreciating, especially from scenic viewpoints in Gorda Peak National Park and the hiking trails that crisscross the island's most easterly points.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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The audiences in India have also been changing and appreciating different work.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, through early identification of potential and dedicated mentorship, business leaders can guide young employees toward realizing their true capabilities.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Recognizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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