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cognizant

[kog-nuh-zuhnt, kon-uh-] / ˈkɒg nə zənt, ˈkɒn ə- /


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We know what is authentic, but we are also cognizant of what brings us together and what feeds us.

From Salon Jun. 3, 2026

The Oscar-nominated “Gravity” production designer, who cites “Alien” as the first film that made him cognizant of his future craft, says the research-heavy effort was similar to doing a period piece.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

“While we’re trying to get the benefits of AI, we also are very cognizant of the risk of cyber,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

“We are totally cognizant there are periods of time when bonds did not provide the same ballast, but over time, they do.”

From Barron's Apr. 3, 2026

Since our first moment here, my parents have been painfully cognizant of the camera in the common room of our Mercury Home that captures every second of our lives.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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