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
In her practice, Palazzolo focuses heavily on industrial materials as a way of turning things perceived as artless or overtly masculine on their head.
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Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
This is because white is generally reserved for the bride, so a guest wearing that color may be perceived as attention-seeking or inappropriate.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The irony, of course, is that this new generation has more tools than ever to control their image, yet less actual control over how they’re perceived.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
New York’s backup quarterback was perceived to be responding to comments made by Denver head coach Payton after the Broncos’ dramatic fourth quarter comeback to beat the Giants on Sunday.
—Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
It's perceived in three dimensions.
—Christine Buzan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
In 2024, a team of researchers led by the psychologist Vanessa Burke found that women who express pride at work are perceived as chillier than men who do the same.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
While significant hurdles remain, both real and perceived, lending represents the next frontier in maturing the industry’s financial ecosystem.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
The saga of what people think of Meghan Markle and how her behavior is perceived is always ongoing.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
This is because white is generally reserved for the bride, so a guest wearing that color may be perceived as attention-seeking or inappropriate.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The irony, of course, is that this new generation has more tools than ever to control their image, yet less actual control over how they’re perceived.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
New York’s backup quarterback was perceived to be responding to comments made by Denver head coach Payton after the Broncos’ dramatic fourth quarter comeback to beat the Giants on Sunday.
—Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
It's perceived in three dimensions.
—Christine Buzan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
In 2024, a team of researchers led by the psychologist Vanessa Burke found that women who express pride at work are perceived as chillier than men who do the same.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
While significant hurdles remain, both real and perceived, lending represents the next frontier in maturing the industry’s financial ecosystem.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
The saga of what people think of Meghan Markle and how her behavior is perceived is always ongoing.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
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Their daughter, Darlene Tenes, sensed her father was hanging on trying to make it to the anniversary.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Had his dad not sensed something and dialed 911, Andrew, a star baseball player turned gambling addict in college, would have quietly checked out at age 33, leaving his twin infant sons, his guilt-crippled parents, and many thousands of dollars in gambling debts behind.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One day, Mae noticed Gracie was looking a little larger than usual.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The following day, the company noticed suspicious activity on its own network.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each storm sparked a wave of scientific inquiry, until, in the early twentieth century, scientists finally understood why electrifying societies had grown precariously vulnerable to environmental upheavals on the Sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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In moments of crisis, children (and adults) need to feel seen, heard and understood.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s even a design echo between the nomadic Mongolian ger — the traditional felt tent sometimes referred to as yurts — and the Martian dome prototypes being developed by the MARS-V engineering team.—
Rosanna Philpott,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Search Begins Our search began with what felt like hunting for a needle in a haystack.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By comparison, during the last two years, there were hundreds spotted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The couple inadvertently confirmed the news at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, when they were spotted kissing and holding hands.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Steve Coppell knew how to manage people, play the right tactics and give us the freedom to express ourselves.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But [director] Amy Heckerling knew what the goal was, and adults existed only as teachers in that movie.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
24 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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Amtrak, often regarded as an albatross around taxpayers’ necks, lost more—about $705 million—but serves more than 500 stops, including many that a private enterprise would never bother with and that a public one is obligated to serve.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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Maine backed Kamala Harris by around seven points in November 2024 and Collins is widely regarded as one of the most vulnerable Republican senators.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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