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
If the goals of the administration require a lack of cognizance about human rights, then the goals of the administration are in conflict with human rights.
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2025
This requires a level of surrender, and the cognizance that certain circumstances are simply beyond our control.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
One interception begets another because of a certain fresh cognizance that makes for a catalyst.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Jurisdiction over gambling legislation will shift from the Public Safety & Security Committee to General Law, which has cognizance over issues pertaining to industries regulated by the Department of Consumer Protection, including liquor and cannabis.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 6 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for cognizance
Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2025
This requires a level of surrender, and the cognizance that certain circumstances are simply beyond our control.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
One interception begets another because of a certain fresh cognizance that makes for a catalyst.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Jurisdiction over gambling legislation will shift from the Public Safety & Security Committee to General Law, which has cognizance over issues pertaining to industries regulated by the Department of Consumer Protection, including liquor and cannabis.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognizance
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What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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After looking at lighter and darker variations of the color and considering how homeowners live in their spaces, the #1 DIY paint brand selected this versatile hue as their 9th annual Color of the Year for its usability and familiarity.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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There’s just so much familiarity to everything this summer.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Recently boosted by a Netflix drop, Animal Kingdom is getting new, well-deserved attention as a criminally addictive binge.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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But Disney+ has been getting attention for the latest version, technically the 40th and 41st series of the time-jumping character.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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At the 2024 Republican National Convention, Hogan merged classic WWE maneuvers with President Donald Trump’s rhetoric to vociferously endorse his longtime acquaintance.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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Along with his old assistant Brown (an old acquaintance of Chapel) and a woman named Andrea (not an old acquaintance of Chapel), Korby has survived underground in a vast network of caves.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
18 July 2025
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Practice mindfulness by engaging in activities that reduce stress and promote clear thinking during financial discussions.—
Winnie Sun,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Practice mindfulness, focus on the feeling, and/or say pleasure affirmations to stay present.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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However, similar to Season 6, the cast members will be able to appear on our television screens and share their experience, address conflicts, and lay rumors to rest at their reunion, slated to air in late August.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Something that might go unnoticed by attendees is how the space itself adds to the experience.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The last crypto cycle saw a variety of experimentation with the concept, but these attempts ran into product-market fit and regulatory barriers, and thus have not ascended into the mainstream consciousness.—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Elisabeth spent every morning of that next year at the hospital, talking to her son in hopes of bringing him back to consciousness.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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“Cognizance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognizance. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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