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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
Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Setbacks are never regarded as failures─only opportunities to improve and excel.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In Hawaiian culture, the volcanoes serve as a sacred landscape – called wahi kapu - and are regarded as the home to Pelehonuamea, a goddess representing creation and destruction, according to the park website.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
During In-State Showdown While the Indiana Hoosiers are regarded as college football’s feel good turnaround story of the season, the likelihood of them making a deep postseason run felt slim.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 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
Although wider in scope and more limited in reach, the Committee on Social Thought can be regarded as a precursor of the Mont Pelerin Society.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The European Union’s blockbuster trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc is widely regarded as highly controversial, with EU member states split over its terms and many wary of yet another farmer flashpoint.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
To pick up on the aviation analogy, data centers will soon be regarded like airports—an essential service that keeps the economy moving.
—Andrew Schaap, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Historically, failure in any situation has been regarded as the worst possible outcome.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Setbacks are never regarded as failures─only opportunities to improve and excel.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In Hawaiian culture, the volcanoes serve as a sacred landscape – called wahi kapu - and are regarded as the home to Pelehonuamea, a goddess representing creation and destruction, according to the park website.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
During In-State Showdown While the Indiana Hoosiers are regarded as college football’s feel good turnaround story of the season, the likelihood of them making a deep postseason run felt slim.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 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
Although wider in scope and more limited in reach, the Committee on Social Thought can be regarded as a precursor of the Mont Pelerin Society.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The European Union’s blockbuster trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc is widely regarded as highly controversial, with EU member states split over its terms and many wary of yet another farmer flashpoint.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
To pick up on the aviation analogy, data centers will soon be regarded like airports—an essential service that keeps the economy moving.
—Andrew Schaap, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarded
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And recognition of Russian annexations is rightly considered a nonstarter for both Ukraine and its Western backers.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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This team needs to be considered a legit Super Bowl contender after its impressive win over the Steelers on Saturday.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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Police believe owner may have been followed.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pesto’s fame quickly spread after a public gender reveal, and he was viewed close to two billion times on social media.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The post had been viewed 167,800 times by Monday.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion Government oversight and enforcement is, of course, necessary to ensure that the legal standards passed by Congress are properly implemented and respected.Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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There are things that should always be respected, and many are forgetting everything that wrestling has given them.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The guns were sawed into pieces and turned into scrap metal, prompting outrage from the trade association National Shooting Sports Foundation and the National Rifle Association.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Doctors still will need to practice sawing into bone and suturing muscles.Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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With numerous experts claiming to offer the best services, brands must seek out professionals who are certified by esteemed regulatory bodies.Harshit Jain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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More recently, at a time that feels similarly tumultuous and chaotic, Colonial Williamsburg and the Jane Austen House Museum have drawn a new wave of interest by teaming up with esteemed design brands to bring archival textiles, wallpapers, and paint colors to new life.Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Regarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regarded. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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