1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
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2
as in to honor
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 recognize
Now is the moment to recognize the scale of the seismic change unfolding, and to find new ways to live in the world that a very different kind of America is beginning to create.
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Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
Fans in Chicago will recognize the red beard — Turner was the co-MVP of the 2017 National League Championship Series that ended the Cubs’ reign as defending World Series champs.
—Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Her work has been consistently recognized on Architectural Digest’s AD100 and 1stDibs 50 lists, and in 2024, she was named an Elle Decor Titan.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Feb. 2025
Occasionally, one of them may be recognized belatedly as a masterwork that retroactively transforms the history of cinema and guides its future.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
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Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
Fans in Chicago will recognize the red beard — Turner was the co-MVP of the 2017 National League Championship Series that ended the Cubs’ reign as defending World Series champs.
—Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Her work has been consistently recognized on Architectural Digest’s AD100 and 1stDibs 50 lists, and in 2024, she was named an Elle Decor Titan.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Feb. 2025
Occasionally, one of them may be recognized belatedly as a masterwork that retroactively transforms the history of cinema and guides its future.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
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But the players, at least, understood the importance of that moment, and not just everything that had come before.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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There are two ways to do that - understand the historical odds and position yourself prior to the event, or look at the correlation between immediate return and medium-term return post earnings and position yourself accordingly post-event.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Dozens of firefighters and police officers from across York County honored Duarte Saturday night.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The annual celebration, known for its casual, hip, day-drinking beach party atmosphere, honors the best in indie movies and television of the past year.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
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Who knew the hardest thing about an awards show acceptance speech could be holding the trophy?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The latest iteration of American economic warfare, following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, has been different: U.S. officials knew months ahead of time that Russia was gearing up to invade.—
Edward Fishman,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Taschen, according to one New York dealer, showed up even before the fair opened, to stroll the aisles and earnestly, joyfully thank out-of-town dealers for coming.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bentz didn't directly respond to the remark, instead thanking the woman and the audience and encouraging people to share thoughts or comments with his team.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Millennials will love deciphering which real-life stars inspired the plot.—
Tia Williams,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Freshman Max Granville tried to decipher whether defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton was staying.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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The trailer above, which dropped on Wednesday, introduces you to the new couples fighting to see if their love can withstand temptation and drama, but there’s a catch.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
26 Feb. 2025
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The platform also released a teaser trailer (see above) and some first-look photos (see above and below).—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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Virgo Since the planet of communication is giving you a chance to see matters differently, read between the lines to comprehend people’s motives.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Customers typically seek support when frustrated, angry or confused—emotions that chatbots cannot comprehend or address with empathy.—
Danny Asnani,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Their award-winner is a bold and robust expression that caters to those who appreciate intense flavor profiles.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Interestingly, the survey also found a few tips that consumers actually appreciate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 7 Mar. 2025.
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