1
as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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2
as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
perceived that it was going to be a nice day
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3
as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I perceive your point, but I still disagree
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Recent Examples of perceived
Smaller Companies Leverage Bigger Partners’ Brand Equity When two companies partner for a campaign, it’s often perceived that the smaller company is simply leveraging the bigger partner’s brand equity.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Nonverbal cues continue to play a significant role in how you're perceived during an interview.
—Laura M. Labovich, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Botto has the potential to change the way art — and artists — are perceived, Hudson said.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Along with Pete Alonso, who is still available, he was perceived to be one of the top first basemen on the market.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
People began to long for what everyone perceived as the good old days when times and values were different.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
In fact, research shows that when a partner is perceived and controlling and neglectful, it is associated with lower relationship satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Conservative leaders framed vaccine mandates as an overreach of government power, threatening personal freedoms and bodily autonomy, while more liberal and progressive leaders perceived vaccines as a collective opportunity to promote public health.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Over one-third (37 percent) of respondents said that gift-giving adds pressure to romantic relationships, possibly because gifts are often perceived as reflections of the relationship itself.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Nonverbal cues continue to play a significant role in how you're perceived during an interview.
—Laura M. Labovich, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Botto has the potential to change the way art — and artists — are perceived, Hudson said.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Along with Pete Alonso, who is still available, he was perceived to be one of the top first basemen on the market.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
People began to long for what everyone perceived as the good old days when times and values were different.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
In fact, research shows that when a partner is perceived and controlling and neglectful, it is associated with lower relationship satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Conservative leaders framed vaccine mandates as an overreach of government power, threatening personal freedoms and bodily autonomy, while more liberal and progressive leaders perceived vaccines as a collective opportunity to promote public health.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Over one-third (37 percent) of respondents said that gift-giving adds pressure to romantic relationships, possibly because gifts are often perceived as reflections of the relationship itself.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
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In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.—
Hua Hsu,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tantric Buddhism understood this, and reminders of mortality abound in its art, in images of skeletons and corpses, and in portraits of deities associated with death.—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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More Stores But it is understood that the disposal of De Beers, one way or another, will proceed, as will a plan to grow the retail arm of the business through the opening of more stores with the aim being to grow from 40 De Beers outlets today to 100 around the world.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Several of Erivo’s looks also include felting, which Tazewell said gave them an organic quality.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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The oversized jackets, available in black and ecru, are embellished with multiple boucle patches with high-density embroideries and felted patching artworks.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Feb. 2025
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The demo crew then sawed the tower’s legs and used a truck with a cord to pull it down.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the living room, the string quartet tuned and sawed to life as hosts Carisa Bianca Mellado and Andrew Dalziell laid out the night’s program: four L.A. film composers leading sets of new piano and string pieces.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Beach House is regarded as one of the most popular dream-pop bands.—
Jackson Hawkins,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Dec. 2024
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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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More than 1,200 Britons have been recognized and are set to receive royal accolades for their work in a variety of industries in the 2025 honors list.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
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Three high school students recognized him and contacted police.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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He was voted in amid a wave of popularity for his ruling Liberal Party in late 2015 – very much viewed as a fresh face for the future and beating incumbent Stephen Harper – but has faced multiple challenges during a near decade-long tenure.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2025
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AfD—known for its hardline views on immigration—is widely viewed as far-right, including by German officials.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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The event is free, but donations are appreciated.—
Amy Schwabe,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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