as in recognized
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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged
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as in noted
to take notice of and be guided by
as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting
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as in considered
to think of in a particular way
I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety
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as in admired
to think very highly or favorably of
an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
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as in anticipated
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it
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Recent Examples of regarded
Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
They are often regarded as the most challenging software to select, implement and optimize.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Today, it is regarded as one of the most collectible modern Patek Philippes.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
While regarded as a decent prospect, the former Norwich City player is well down the pecking order.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Widely regarded as the cradle of China’s LLMs, the university has cultivated an extensive talent pool and a cadre of researchers.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
Beach House is regarded as one of the most popular dream-pop bands.
—Jackson Hawkins, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
Historically, the United States regarded the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, as a terrorist group given its bloody attacks in Turkey for Kurdish independence.
—Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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
The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
They are often regarded as the most challenging software to select, implement and optimize.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Today, it is regarded as one of the most collectible modern Patek Philippes.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
While regarded as a decent prospect, the former Norwich City player is well down the pecking order.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Widely regarded as the cradle of China’s LLMs, the university has cultivated an extensive talent pool and a cadre of researchers.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
Beach House is regarded as one of the most popular dream-pop bands.
—Jackson Hawkins, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
Historically, the United States regarded the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, as a terrorist group given its bloody attacks in Turkey for Kurdish independence.
—Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarded
Verb
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And everybody else is after those same 15 or so linemen in the draft who are considered guys that can become starters.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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Johnson is considered one of the top candidates on the market.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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But that did not mean the city’s trajectory had to be admired.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Early on, the two families got together for a youth football game, and Perri Owens admired how protective foster mom Beth Dickerson was — and how the foster mom had a no-nonsense, direct approach with the boys.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
23 Dec. 2024
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Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.—
Pamela Kan,
Forbes,
1 Aug. 2022
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And of course, the most valued and highly viewed sports programming, the playoffs, rarely shows up on RSNs but is usually broadcast exclusively on national cable networks.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes,
8 June 2022
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Gi-hun is followed back to the games by a Seoul police officer, Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), who is looking for his missing brother, In-ho.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Ravinia Festival, which Ozawa led as music director from 1964 to 1968, was his first big break; posts at the Toronto, San Francisco, and Boston symphonies followed.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 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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And as cards of all kinds are now more widely viewed as alternative investments with the potential to be worth millions, the demand for authentication and grading — an attempt at standardizing assessments of condition that drives value — has skyrocketed.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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To foster active listening within your team, organize regular check-ins free of distractions and create open forums for discussion, allowing diverse opinions to be shared and respected at all levels.—
Michael Horowitz,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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This ensures that brands can confidently order products knowing that the origins and certifications are all verified and respected.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Bentley and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso also plunge audiences into the tactile particulars and handcraft of logging, Robert sawing away with numb determination while he’s forced once again to be far away from his wife and child.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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The sawing action of these is best for roasts and crusty bread.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Bruce Glover, the esteemed character actor who starred opposite Sean Connery as Bond villain Mr. Wint in Diamonds are Forever, has died.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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If the original Miller & Lux helped define Thrive City as a culinary destination, its Hawaiian sister-restaurant brings that same allure to this esteemed hotel property.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Regarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regarded. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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