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
This aspect will always cast her apart, even today, in the sense that a woman’s naked body is still perceived by audiences as something that stands out for some absurd reason, unfortunately.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Aho is a franchise center with two-way substance that outweighs what’s perceived to be a lack of offensive dynamism.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Another drawback is that multitasking in remote meetings is sometimes perceived as inappropriate behavior, with some individuals explicitly associating it with being impolite.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Natural sugar sources like honey are often perceived as better or healthier sweeteners than sugar.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
In the decade following the attack, the Department of Justice investigated more than 800 incidents of violence, threats, vandalism and arson against Arab Americans, Muslims and others perceived to be of Middle Eastern origin.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Her observations and subsequent magazine and documentary appearances in the 1960s transformed how the world perceived not only humans' closest living biological relatives but also the emotional and social complexity of all animals, while propelling her into the public consciousness.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
The fear Lightfoot had of being perceived as an opportunist, especially by the families, was dispelled.
—John U. Bacon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
With Pezeshkian’s hands tied on the international stage by the supreme leader and his hard-line opponents pressing a crackdown on real and perceived enemies at home, the Iranian president appears more isolated than at any point since assuming his position last year.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Aho is a franchise center with two-way substance that outweighs what’s perceived to be a lack of offensive dynamism.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Another drawback is that multitasking in remote meetings is sometimes perceived as inappropriate behavior, with some individuals explicitly associating it with being impolite.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Natural sugar sources like honey are often perceived as better or healthier sweeteners than sugar.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
In the decade following the attack, the Department of Justice investigated more than 800 incidents of violence, threats, vandalism and arson against Arab Americans, Muslims and others perceived to be of Middle Eastern origin.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Her observations and subsequent magazine and documentary appearances in the 1960s transformed how the world perceived not only humans' closest living biological relatives but also the emotional and social complexity of all animals, while propelling her into the public consciousness.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
The fear Lightfoot had of being perceived as an opportunist, especially by the families, was dispelled.
—John U. Bacon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
With Pezeshkian’s hands tied on the international stage by the supreme leader and his hard-line opponents pressing a crackdown on real and perceived enemies at home, the Iranian president appears more isolated than at any point since assuming his position last year.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
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The Chiefs put up 33, 34 and 35 points, all while Brown sensed an aura from the team across from him.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Darren Rizzi sensed trouble just before the fateful snap against Indianapolis.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Dark skies With the fire burning, Blossom of Medstar, noticed the morning's sun disappeared.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hiro noticed Kerr had a big one on his right ear and a smaller one on his left ear.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Laughter from the crowd breaks the tension of what could have been understood as metaphor for Netanyahu’s actions.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Jane Goodall and her friend saw strangers in a jungle, reached out their hands, and began a friendship that changed how humans understood our place in the world.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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LaForest felt the urge herself.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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You've been spotted walking a mystery dog in Florida.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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See all the celebrities spotted out and about below.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then one day, the teacher asked if anyone knew about the Holocaust.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The parents of Krysta Tsukahara allege that the company that helped Elon Musk become the world’s richest man knew about the flaw for years and could have moved fast to fix the problem but did not, leaving the 19-year-old arts student trapped amid flames and smoke that eventually killed her.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tesla is still regarded by the Chinese as a premium brand, and its Model 3, at around $33,000, is pricier than comparable Chinese makes such as the Xiaomi SU7 sedan at $30,400.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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First-base coach Paco Figueroa is highly regarded within the organization.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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