as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
recognized experts on stem cell research
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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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Officials said a customer at the McDonald’s recognized Mangione and notified an employee, who then called local police.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Perhaps one day those or other organizations will morph into labor organizations recognized by the National Labor Relations Board and state labor boards.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
What to know The six-day manhunt ended Monday when Mangione was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania after a McDonald's employee recognized him and alerted police.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Employees want to be recognized as go-to experts without taking on the administrative burdens and emotional pressures of middle management.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Mangione was arrested in Altoona, about 230 miles west of New York City, after a McDonald’s customer recognized him and notified an employee, authorities said.
—Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Dave Knox has been recognized throughout the industry as an innovator who bridges the worlds between brand marketing, digital and entrepreneurship.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Amesite has not recognized any income tax benefits due to its history of net losses and has a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Save for Dartmouth men’s basketball players, college athletes have not been legally recognized as employees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Officials said a customer at the McDonald’s recognized Mangione and notified an employee, who then called local police.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Perhaps one day those or other organizations will morph into labor organizations recognized by the National Labor Relations Board and state labor boards.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
What to know The six-day manhunt ended Monday when Mangione was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania after a McDonald's employee recognized him and alerted police.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Employees want to be recognized as go-to experts without taking on the administrative burdens and emotional pressures of middle management.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Mangione was arrested in Altoona, about 230 miles west of New York City, after a McDonald’s customer recognized him and notified an employee, authorities said.
—Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Dave Knox has been recognized throughout the industry as an innovator who bridges the worlds between brand marketing, digital and entrepreneurship.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Amesite has not recognized any income tax benefits due to its history of net losses and has a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognized
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Some students, Adams said, may not have understood why Pepperdine had developed a shelter-in-place policy.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some can be understood as important catalysts for techno-scientific progress.Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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Acceleration is respectable, considering the car is close to 4,700 pounds.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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But Laughton, who has a respectable 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 30 games, has been identified by Flyers management as an important culture-setter.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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His grandfather Campbell Forsyth made four appearances in goal for Scotland in 1964 and his father Stuart Burgess, also a defender, had a distinguished career in the Scottish leagues.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Academy Award-winning filmmaker is only the 37th director to receive the distinguished honor, awarded at the discretion of current and past DGA presidents, in the Guild’s 88-year history.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recently, Brown was honored with the prestigious Pete Born Impact Award at WWD’s annual Beauty Inc Awards, a testament to her lasting impact on the beauty industry.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 12 Dec. 2024
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Her zeal for fashion was even hands-on during runway shows — although that tactile approach was always done with impeccable manners that were no doubt gleaned during her schoolgirl years at the prestigious Miss Porter’s School.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Even the reputed permabear who fears a debt crisis is coming believes the best option for the average investor is to simply buy and hold the S&P 500 for the long haul, adding to your position when the market falls.Will Daniel, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
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Should Bordeaux wines from this vintage be regarded with less respect than those from other more reputed or ‘stellar’ years?Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
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The 600-pound statue was stolen in October, sawed off above the feet, and then found by police, according to the AP.Annalise Frank, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gibbs hastily sawed off his leg cast, and was seen some time later taking the long-range shot that painted Pedro’s truck window with brain matter.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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That’s a feature greatly appreciated by someone such as me, who aside from lacking staff, chooses to hoof it over Ubering at every opportunity.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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She's spoken about the struggles of being a woman of color in a girl band, not feeling seen or appreciated.Jack Irvin, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The rule is your tax losses can offset up to 100% of your taxable gains realized that same year, plus up to $3,000 in ordinary income.Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The money saved, and the revenue realized from excellent home attendance, and a lengthly playoff run, may help ease the strain of potential payroll increases.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Recognized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognized. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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