COGNIZANCES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

cognizance

noun

ˈkäg-nə-zən(t)s

Definition of cognizance

as in awareness

a state of being aware take cognizance of what is happening

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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 How can the federal courts take any cognizance of that in any way at all? — David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026 Outside of vaginoplasty, there’s no procedure where cognizance of touch response is as integral to surgical success. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025 Even, hoping against hope, if there were such an acceptance of the president’s plan, mere cognizance of history and current realities in the Middle East surely leads us to doubts that the peace could hold. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 Oct. 2025 The two Democrats, Needleman of Essex and Steinberg of Westport, are co-chairman of the Legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee, which has cognizance over PURA. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cognizance

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Noun

There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones The Soundcore V20i earbuds have an open-ear design and a unique four-position rotatable hook to optimize stability and situational awareness.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

Definition of awareness

Noun

Reliability, familiarity and consistency go a long way when a franchise is laying a new foundation and needs people to serve as the blueprint.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
However, this isn't a slight but a strategic move for athlete performance and familiarity.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of familiarity

Noun

Many of the hunters witnessed their acquaintances navigating those challenges and struggling with sometimes debilitating symptoms.

— Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 27 June 2026
Their book is a cornucopia of deep insights into the essence of this president based on hundreds of interviews with close aides and acquaintances.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

Definition of acquaintance

Noun

Its founders built around movement, mindfulness and mind-body connection first; apparel simply became the most scalable expression of that philosophy.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
These holistic mental and physical wellness itineraries incorporate spa treatments and mindfulness modalities such as forest bathing and meditation, private pilates and yoga classes, and food made with organic, sustainable ingredients.

— Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

Guthrie died in 1967 at age 55, but his music has never faded from the American consciousness.

— Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
The search for machine consciousness has gone mainstream, and companies such as Google, Meta and OpenAI are hiring philosophers to explore questions about AI welfare.

— Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 2 July 2026

Definition of consciousness

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