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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
As a result, men are the default for everything from calculating drug doses to recognizing heart attack symptoms to designing and testing car safety features.
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Eva Epker, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
There is an obvious tension between celebrating the city’s birthday and recognizing the painful and violent genocide that paved way for the city’s formation.
—Joe Baker, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
But this view oversimplifies the concept, reducing it to a mere possession rather than recognizing it as a dynamic and interactive process that requires intention and awareness.
—Michael Chad Hoeppner, TIME, 27 Dec. 2024
Value the synergy between human expertise and AI, recognizing that neither can work in isolation.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Your international initiatives could be based on a general brand image, but local campaigns should focus on recognizing the regional requirements, cultural nuances and consumer habits.
—Waleed Najam, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Larson sees great potential in Day, recognizing that his achievements have surpassed what Larson achieved at the same age.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Eva Epker, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
There is an obvious tension between celebrating the city’s birthday and recognizing the painful and violent genocide that paved way for the city’s formation.
—Joe Baker, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
But this view oversimplifies the concept, reducing it to a mere possession rather than recognizing it as a dynamic and interactive process that requires intention and awareness.
—Michael Chad Hoeppner, TIME, 27 Dec. 2024
Value the synergy between human expertise and AI, recognizing that neither can work in isolation.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Your international initiatives could be based on a general brand image, but local campaigns should focus on recognizing the regional requirements, cultural nuances and consumer habits.
—Waleed Najam, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Larson sees great potential in Day, recognizing that his achievements have surpassed what Larson achieved at the same age.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizing
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The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Saint Alphonsus is still seeing some sporadic RSV cases and typical COVID cases for this time of year, Kitamura said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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With property values consistently appreciating and strong income potential, real estate remains a highly profitable investment choice.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The first look at Sue Storm has gone a bit viral, with players…appreciating her character design.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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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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No, the real jolt came from realizing the true breadth of Jacinto’s range.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Recognizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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