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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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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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
While Liden’s displacement and depersonalization of private property in Unheimlich Manöver could be perceived as the inversion of Darboven’s cocooning, the artists share a preoccupation with the silent speech of objects and with language as a spatial entity.
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Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Food buyers are looking for authenticity Consumers are willing to pay more for products perceived as unique, traditional or carefully sourced — and that willingness is driving real changes in how food is sold.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Many believed the advisory votes would help rein in executive pay that some perceived as out of control.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Teams move fast, and leadership opportunities often go to people perceived as decisive.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
But those same people were also perceived as slightly less assertive and powerful.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
And out of the blue in a two-year span, where few perceived them as a true threat to win the title, the Shamet-Chalamet Era Knicks have won 22 playoff games and five playoff series.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Real or perceived, discovering a candidate via one’s Instagram feels more organic than seeing them on a billboard or in a TV ad.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
South Korean retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin on Tuesday issued his second apology in two weeks as Starbucks’ local operation faces a backlash over a recent marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Food buyers are looking for authenticity Consumers are willing to pay more for products perceived as unique, traditional or carefully sourced — and that willingness is driving real changes in how food is sold.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Many believed the advisory votes would help rein in executive pay that some perceived as out of control.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Teams move fast, and leadership opportunities often go to people perceived as decisive.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
But those same people were also perceived as slightly less assertive and powerful.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
And out of the blue in a two-year span, where few perceived them as a true threat to win the title, the Shamet-Chalamet Era Knicks have won 22 playoff games and five playoff series.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Real or perceived, discovering a candidate via one’s Instagram feels more organic than seeing them on a billboard or in a TV ad.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
South Korean retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin on Tuesday issued his second apology in two weeks as Starbucks’ local operation faces a backlash over a recent marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
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Witnesses to the downtown Sacramento mass shooting that left six dead and more than a dozen wounded as nightclubs closed on K Street sensed trouble in the moments before the shots were fired.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Three years ago, the Brewers sensed that the industry was shying away from Pratt over signability concerns.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Among those who noticed was Land O' Lakes, which reached out with a surprise package for the birthday girl.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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According to the probable cause statement, Kirkpatrick, the witness and the victim were in the residence’s master bedroom when the victim noticed Kirkpatrick had allegedly taken his keys, wallet and cellphone, according to the probable cause statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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In an event that lasted three hours and ended with an extended standing ovation, both Democrats and Republicans stood to praise Looney as a wise colleague who understood the history of the institution of the state legislature.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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As warming increases sea ice temperatures, the mechanical properties shift in ways that aren’t yet fully understood.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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The anticipation of ripping off hard wax didn’t magically disappear, and for my first few waxes post-birth, my skin felt more sensitive than usual.—
Aimee Simeon,
Allure,
3 June 2026
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As Toomey looked for a seat to watch the race that day at Balboa Stadium, he was spotted by his old cross-country coach at Palo Alto High School, Forrest Jamieson.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Two other robots approach an indistinct tree line, and devastating blasts follow, the unit saying Russian positions had been spotted there earlier.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Everyone in town knew about my mother but most of my friends and their parents had never met her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Detectives subsequently went door to door at every apartment in the complex looking for anyone who knew Samuel.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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The lens widened further to embrace categories of practice not conventionally regarded as art, most prominently, craft; here, too, the art establishment focused on textiles and ceramics engaged with an existing modernism, as opposed to the 1970s focus on regional and communal networks.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The 2001-02 squad set a franchise record with 61 wins and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where Sacramento pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to seven games in a series widely regarded as one of the most memorable in NBA playoff history.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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