recognized 1 of 2

adjective

as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge recognized experts on stem cell research

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recognized

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verb

past tense of recognize
1
as in understood
to have a clear idea of finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost

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2
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
Verb
The audience not only experienced the distinctive appeal of Chinese-language music but also recognized Tia’s exceptional artistry, which combines her Eastern cultural roots with a global musical language. — Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 Nationally recognized as a PR & communications strategist who drives business results, Lee Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte and an author. — Lee Caraher, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The series, Slow Horses, became an international sensation — its sixth season just dropped on Apple TV last month, and a seventh is on the way — and Eleazar suddenly found herself being recognized in the streets. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026 Spruch recognized the growing trend toward more casual dining experiences and a focus on convivial versus traditional entertaining practices among the younger generations. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Content from a user’s messages or calendar only appears on the device when the user is recognized. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Curie's initial Nobel was for physics, but the second, for chemistry in 1911, recognized her work on polonium and the isolation of pure radium. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026 He is recognized as the teen prodigy who went missing a decade prior, and his return as an up-and-coming conductor is heralded. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 Eco effort The hotel has a BIOSPHERE© certification, meaning it’s been recognized for sustainable practices. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
  1. respected
  2. understood
  3. honored
  4. respectable
  5. knew
  6. distinguished
  7. comprehended
  8. prestigious
Adjective
  • Contemplation of this tax — which produced $384 million in the last fiscal year — has consumed endless hours of work from some of the county’s most respected leaders, and drawn earnest public testimony from dozens of people.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Now going by that nickname, Cathy appears on the doorstep of a respected brothel run by the warm madam, Faye (Martha Plimpton).
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of respected
Verb
  • These exchanges were consequential, but they could still largely be understood as a series of bilateral transactions focused on Russia’s war.
    — Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Market analysts and economists note the term premium is poorly understood and subject to interpretation.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of understood
Verb
  • Clemson offensive lineman Elyjah Thurmon was honored to carry the American flag down the hill during his team's traditional game-day entrance in celebrating Military Appreciation Day.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In a statement acknowledging the inclement weather, the Guardians also said tickets purchased for Friday night’s game would be honored.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of honored
Adjective
  • For 26 years, Ecuador has remained immune from the plague of a currency crisis and has sustained respectable economic growth, low inflation, and surging exports.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Neither release became a theatrical phenomenon, but each earned more than $40 million worldwide — suggesting even mediocre horror films can get respectable returns when their premises are appealing enough.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of respectable
Verb
  • This would-be Colette, who knew her time and speaks to ours, was born Rosalyn Bronznick in 1926, and grew up in the Bronx.
    — Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Racing to give back With breast cancer affecting both her mother and aunt, Robinson knew the importance of regular screenings.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of knew
Adjective
  • Brown and Martin have also each earned the IBMA’s distinguished achievement award.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Bangkok outpost in the Ratchadamri shopping district draws distinguished guests who zip around the city via the connecting BTS Skytrain station.
    — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinguished
Verb
  • The polling points to the enduring legacy of 9/11, even as many Americans today are too young to have experienced or comprehended the event a quarter-century ago.
    — Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The frames keep changing regardless of how much the viewer has noticed or comprehended.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of comprehended
Adjective
  • In 1987, the New York Humans Rights Commission charged the club with discrimination over its exclusionary membership policies, following similar actions taken against other prestigious clubs like Union League, University and Century Association.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Hindi-language film has also travelled to prestigious international film festivals, including the Tokyo International Film Festival and Palm Springs International Film Festival.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of prestigious

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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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