Recognized
Recognized adjective - Having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge.
Usage example: recognized experts on stem cell research
Worthy and recognized are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worthy" instead an adjective "Recognized".
Worthy
Worthy adjective - Having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward.
Recognized and worthy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Recognized" instead an adjective "Worthy".
Both words in one sentence
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Blake's cane, which is really Mjolnir in disguise, Bill is recognized as worthy and gains Thor's powers and a similar costume after striking the cane against the wall.
Source: Comic Book / Beta Ray Bill - They plan to leave the planet for greener pastures once they get popular enough to be recognized as worthy of hiring by larger entities.
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Fortunately, all their hard work pays off and they get unofficially recognized as worthy successors and heroes in their own right.
Source: Western Animation / Storm Hawks
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