1
as in awareness
a state of being aware
take cognizance of what is happening
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2
as in familiarity
knowledge gained by personal experience
seemed to have no cognizance of last night's events
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Recent Examples of cognizance
His cognizance of and desire to confront social bigotry permeated his body of work as a producer, starting with his magnum opus All in the Family.
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Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2023
The Gulf of Finland is under the cognizance of Finland (within its 12 nautical miles of territorial water), Sweden, Estonia and Russia.
—Eric Tegler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Courts must take cognizance.
—Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 29 Sep. 2021
In this scene — one of, if not the best in the film — Russell’s sweet face travels from pining to cognizance to outright fear, and just like that, Russell cements herself as a star in the making.
—Vulture, 29 Dec. 2022
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Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2023
The Gulf of Finland is under the cognizance of Finland (within its 12 nautical miles of territorial water), Sweden, Estonia and Russia.
—Eric Tegler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Courts must take cognizance.
—Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 29 Sep. 2021
In this scene — one of, if not the best in the film — Russell’s sweet face travels from pining to cognizance to outright fear, and just like that, Russell cements herself as a star in the making.
—Vulture, 29 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognizance
Noun
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Despite the history, there’s still far less awareness of Northland as a wine hub than destinations such as Marlborough or Central Otago.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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His size, spatial awareness and experience (with over 2,400 collegiate snaps) could turn him into a Day 1 starter at the next level.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their nervous system, conditioned to expect conflict, might start associating drama with familiarity and safety.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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This has created a level of familiarity with the athletes that is harder to achieve with players in men’s sports.—
Frankie de la Cretaz,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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The case drew the attention of ex-NFL player Antonio Brown, who launched a GoFundMe campaign on the father’s behalf, according to The Augusta Chronicle.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by the attention, Mom tried to reach out to the company that manufactures the ride-on toy.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Starr has long been a casual acquaintance of Burnett’s, who has won about a million Grammys (13).—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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During the trip, Bunny is forced to address his self-loathing when an acquaintance from the past offers him an alternative perspective of his love life.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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Stauffer is particularly focused on driving awareness around the company’s unique wellness offerings, including an on-site spa, fitness classes, mindfulness sessions, and seasonal cafés for a comprehensive wellness experience.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Stress management: Meditation, mindfulness, breathing exercises, and enjoyable activities can help manage stress.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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With annual trading volumes now reportedly exceeding $3 trillion, Xia sees AI integration as the next frontier for cryptocurrency exchanges in 2025, potentially redefining trading experiences for both newcomers and experienced traders.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The friends bring serious on-screen experience to the table.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Their performance drew comparisons to Freddie Mercury, which helped bring the classic back into the mainstream consciousness.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In more severe cases, a serious allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can include swelling of the throat, a drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Cognizance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognizance. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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