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recognizing

ADJECTIVE

conscious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attentive aware certain cognizant informed keen mindful responsive sensible sure vigilant watchful

WEAK

able to recognize acquainted aesthetic alive to apperceptive apprised assured au courant conversant discerning hep to in on in right mind knowing noticing noting observing on to perceiving percipient remarking seeing sensitive to sentient supraliminal understanding wise to with it witting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless heedless ignorant inattentive unaware uncertain unconfident uninformed unsure

WEAK

indifferent unconscious unintentional unresponsive unstudied

ADJECTIVE

realizing

Synonyms

STRONG

appreciating apprehending comprehending discerning finding grasping knowing perceiving

WEAK

being aware

ADJECTIVE

respectful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admiring appreciative civil considerate deferential gracious humble obedient polite reverent reverential self-effacing well-mannered

WEAK

courtly duteous dutiful obeisant regardful regarding solicitous submissive upholding venerating

Antonyms

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discourteous disobedient disrespectful impolite inconsiderate insolent mean rude unkind unmannerly unrefined

ADJECTIVE

sentient

Synonyms

WEAK

able to recognize alert apperceptive attentive awake aware cognizant feeling in on in the right mind informed knowing noticing observing perceiving receptive responsive seeing sensitive to understanding watchful

NOUN

marking

Synonyms

STRONG

calling characterizing denominating distinguishing indicating naming noticing showing specifying terming

WEAK

pointing out

NOUN

observation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion consideration examination experience information inspection investigation knowledge measurement note perception remark research review study surveillance view

STRONG

check cognition cognizance detection estimation heedfulness mark mind monitoring notice once-over overlook probe regard search supervision watching

WEAK

ascertainment noticing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

heedlessness ignorance neglect unobservance

WEAK

inattention indifference thoughtlessness

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Investors look to be recognizing the risks of assuming the AI trade can keep going indefinitely.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It seemed likely that the prosecution would ease up in person, recognizing the silliness of it all.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“But it has to be balanced with recognizing that the returns at CalPERS and CalSTRS are very important for the hard-earned pensions of those whose retirement is being managed,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Aided by massive datasets, machines evolved from simply following rigid instructions to recognizing patterns and making autonomous decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

A snowshoe hare screamed and, recognizing the cry of death, Miyax picked up her club and ran off to take the rabbit from its killer.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

recognizing

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