Best
Best adjective - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.
Recognized and best are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recognized" instead an adjective "Best".
Recognized
Recognized adjective - Having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge.
Best and recognized are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Best" instead an adjective "Recognized".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Life of the Party: Christian's best friend Anguila is mostly recognized for being this by the media, instead of due to his ability playing soccer.
Source: Series / Botineras - It could even be argued that the entire book is this trope; it's hardly the author's best work, but it's still the most recognized Lawrence title. Why?
Source: Best Known for the Fanservice -
A sent a threatening message to Hanna, but used their regular phone instead of the blocked one and Hanna recognized the number as belonging to her best friend, Mona Vanderwaal.
Source: Literature / Pretty Little Liars
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