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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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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
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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 It has also been previously recognized for its interior design including being highlighted in Robb Report’s 21 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America in 2025. — Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 It is not recognized as a legitimate government by most of the international community due to its human rights abuses, including stripping away the rights of women and girls. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 Think about someone who recognized your potential or trusted you with a responsibility that changed your confidence. — Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 For more than 80 years, Ebony has recognized innovators, advocates, creatives and leaders paving the way impactfully and with distinction across industries, from entertainment and sports to STEM, politics, activism and community outreach. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 The same agent working the capsizing recognized Knowles and interviewed him, according to the complaint. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 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
  • Jean was a respected and beloved figure among many members of his community, the hospital noted.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Her independence, expertise and steadfastness have made her one of the most respected international jurists of our time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of respected
Verb
  • Amidst all the turmoil, everyone understood that the March 5 election was a make-or-break moment not only for the Hitler chancellorship but for democracy itself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Dave 1 understood the instinct immediately, even when the results took him by surprise.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of understood
Verb
  • A’ja Wilson, honored before Friday night’s game for winning an unprecedented fifth MVP, scored 21 points, but shot only six for 19 from the field for the Aces.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • It was recently honored with an Albie Award from the Maysles Documentary Center.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of honored
Adjective
  • Those are respectable numbers, but fans have been clamoring for more game-changing plays from a pass rusher who terrorized opposing offensive linemen during training camp.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Turning up the volume on their performance made Miami’s defense respectable for three quarters of Sunday’s loss to the Vikings.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of respectable
Verb
  • Just 20% of Gen Z knew their exact interest rate on their credit debt—the lowest of any generation and well below baby boomers.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Omani officials knew of al-Hammami’s interest in radical Islamism but failed to flag their concerns; flydubai never checked his record with the Omani authorities.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 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 the prestigious official selection, the 12 world premieres from 15 countries (including co-producing territories), hail from Ireland, Estonia, Germany, Spain, to Iran, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Kazakhstan.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The hotel continues to honor the building's textile history, offering guests an alterations service provided by the professionals at Santa Eulalia, the most prestigious tailors in Barcelona.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of prestigious

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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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